Remote Systems Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Charles A Dana Center seeks a Systems Engagement Specialist to support design and delivery of postsecondary mathematics pathways and workforce alignment initiatives.

You will collaborate with state agencies, districts, and other partners, coordinate meetings, and help develop resources and trainings that strengthen alignment across education and workforce systems while tracking deliverables and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in higher education mathematics, mathematics education, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience working with external partners such as state agencies, systems offices, postsecondary institutions, districts, or other organizations and funders.
• Experience working as part of a team, with strong collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of initiatives that strengthen postsecondary mathematics pathways and student support structures, including corequisite support models, and that align K-12, postsecondary, and workforce development efforts.
• Contribute content knowledge on postsecondary systems, structures, and reform trends to inform project design and materials.
• Help develop resources, tools, and materials that advance alignment between postsecondary and workforce systems.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with external partners - including state agencies, systems offices, district partners, policy collaboratives, and other organizations.
• Support planning and facilitation for meetings, convenings, and professional network activities.
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences that build capacity and advance continuous improvement across networks.
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for assigned partners - providing expert guidance and advising informed by field expertise, connecting partners with others doing similar work in the field, and ensuring timely follow-up and clear communication.
• Support day-to-day execution of SEI team projects, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and colleagues across other Dana Center teams to ensure high-quality, timely work products.
• Contribute to data collection, reporting, and other tasks that support project monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the Center's visibility by producing field-facing materials, participating in relevant networks and events, and sharing insights that reflect the Center's expertise.
• Support proposal development and funder reporting by providing content expertise, data, and examples related to postsecondary and workforce alignment and state partnerships.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Charles A Dana Center seeks a Systems Engagement Specialist to support design and delivery of postsecondary mathematics pathways and workforce alignment initiatives.

You will collaborate with state agencies, districts, and other partners, coordinate meetings, and help develop resources and trainings that strengthen alignment across education and workforce systems while tracking deliverables and outcomes.