Creating Conditions for Impact Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Creating Conditions for Impact Coordinator for a three‑month period at the Charles A Dana Center. The role provides day‑to‑day coordination to sustain active projects during leadership changes.

The ideal candidate has extensive postsecondary education experience, with expertise in student support structures, corequisite models, and workforce development connections; remote work is possible with some travel for state and partner meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or related field.
• 10+ years in postsecondary education with student support expertise.
• Experience with state-level partners on education policy or systems-change.
• Strong coordination and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day execution of national initiatives during leadership transition.
• Support Systems Engagement for Impact team and prioritize tasks to maintain momentum.
• Represent Dana Center in meetings with state and national partners.
• Document status, partner relationships, and decisions for handoff to new staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Leadership or Public Policy

Advanced degree preferred in related field

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Creating Conditions for Impact Coordinator

Hiring Department:

Charles A Dana Center

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Sep 16, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 22, 2026

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

• Temporary position, approximately 3 months in duration.
• Compensated at an annualized rate of $100,000, prorated for the length of the appointment.
• Remote work possible; some travel to state and partner meetings may be required.
• This position is Non-Benefits eligible

Purpose

The Creating Conditions for Impact Coordinator is a temporary, three-month role created to provide day-to-day continuity and coordination for the CCI team's active projects during a transition. This position carries substantive postsecondary education expertise, particularly in student support structures such as corequisite support models, and in connecting postsecondary mathematics pathways to workforce development efforts.

Responsibilities

Project and Team Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day execution of CCI's national initiatives to keep active projects on track during the leadership transition.
• Support the work of the Systems Engagement for Impact team, helping to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot barriers, and maintain momentum on deliverables.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for CCI team members, ensuring clear communication of priorities set by the Director of Systemic Transformation and Director of Building Capacity for Innovation.
• Work with the project management team to track project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements, and flag risks or gaps for director-level attention.

Postsecondary Pathways and Student Success Expertise

• Provide subject-matter expertise in pathways and student support structures, including corequisite support models and developmental education redesign, to inform the team's ongoing systems-change work.
• Support the continuation of initiatives that connect postsecondary mathematics pathways and student support structures to workforce development and workforce-readiness efforts.

State and External Partner Engagement

• Maintain continuity with active state-level partners (e.g., state agencies, systems offices, policy collaboratives) during the leadership transition.
• Represent the Dana Center in scheduled meetings, calls, and convenings with state and national partners, keeping directors informed of key developments.
• Coordinate logistics and follow-up communication for partner engagements and professional network activities.

Transition Support and Documentation

• Document current project status, partner relationships, and key decisions to support a smooth handoff to incoming staff.
• Partner closely with the Director of Systemic Transformation and Director of Building Capacity for Innovation to keep them informed and aligned on team priorities throughout the appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 10 or more years experience in postsecondary education, with direct expertise in student support structures, including but not limited to corequisite support and developmental education redesign.
• Demonstrated experience connecting postsecondary mathematics pathways or student support structures to workforce development efforts.
• Experience working with state-level agencies, system or institution offices, or other state-level partners on education policy or systems-change initiatives.
• Experience working as part of a team and coordinating shared work across colleagues, including in the absence of a direct supervisor.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and quickly build working relationships in a fast-paced, transitional environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mathematics Education, Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience with national networks or coalitions focused on systemic change across PK-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.
• Familiarity with the Dana Center's work, or that of a similar organization, on postsecondary mathematics pathways reform.
• Experience contributing to funder reports, proposals, or other resource development activities.

Salary Range

• Compensated at an annualized rate of $100,000, prorated for the length of the appointment.

Working Conditions

• Temporary position, approximately 3 months in duration.
• Remote work possible; some travel to state and partner meetings may be required.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.