Implementation Coordinator - Physics

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Implementation Coordinator - Physics role at UT Austin's OnRamps program is designed to support and ensure the fidelity of implementation for OnRamps Physics courses. This position is crucial for coordinating high-level instructional and professional development services for OnRamps Instructors, OnRamps Students, and UT Faculty. The role involves fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service and technical support, and developing and implementing professional learning institutes and ongoing development activities. The coordinator will also develop interventions for instructors facing implementation challenges and utilize data to monitor and enhance course fidelity. A key aspect of the role is sustaining a virtual community for instructors across the state and supporting special projects aligned with the organization's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, education, or related field.
Demonstrated understanding of high school teaching and learning.
Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
Three years teaching experience at a high school or college level.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Must mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.
Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Physics, education, or related field.
Experience providing support or instructional coaching to teachers.
Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
Proficient in Smartsheet or other Project Management system.
Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.
Five years teaching experience at a high school or college level.

Responsibilities

Supports OnRamps Instructors in implementing courses with fidelity along the OnRamps Four Pillars.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders by providing exceptional customer service, technical support, and problem-solving with professionalism, positivity, tact and decorum.
Co-develops and implements annual professional learning institutes during Summer, Fall, and Spring for Onramps instructors in close collaboration with the Course Leads, OnRamps Assistant Director, and Professional Learning and Development team to ensure and enhance course implementation aligned to the OnRamps Four Pillars.
Implements on-going professional development and learning activities through weekly communication, monthly virtual meetings, and professional learning institutes.
Uses standardized relationship building strategies to cultivate and lead a facilitated network of OnRamps Instructors.
Develops and implements interventions for instructors with implementation challenges and those that are onboarded to OnRamps after annual Summer Institutes and throughout the academic year. Including but not limited to virtual meetings, coaching support, creating video examples, video streaming into classes.
Utilizes data to ensure fidelity of implementation of OnRamps courses using data science methodologies, such as instructor engagement, pacing, and submissions. Supporting fidelity of implementation may include instructor resources in headquarters and investigations of academic integrity.
Facilitates an instructor support system using mentor instructors and online platforms to provide extra support for new OnRamps Instructors.
Sustains a virtual community for our instructors across the state by utilizing online platforms and mentor instructors.
Supports and engage in designated special projects as assigned that support the mission and strategic direction of OnRamps as an organization.