Information Systems Specialist

University of Texas at Austin

3d • $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin’s High School (UTHS) Special Purpose District provides programs and services to help high school students, teachers and families across Texas and the world. UTHS strives to help and assist students as they move along their educational pathways. As a proud member of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, UTHS works to fill “gaps” in the Texas educational landscape and thrives in the service to others. This position requires fingerprinting and successful completion of a background check. Start date is July 29, 2026.

Purpose
To serve as the Information Systems Specialist for C&I/Technology integration on the Instructional Technology team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of computer assisted instructional programs and materials normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree (or beyond) in instructional media, instructional design, or a related field.
• Ability to design and implement technology oriented instructional programs and computer assisted instructional programs to deliver exams and courses online.
• Three years' experience in instructional design, instructional technology, multimedia technologies or a related area.
• Experience designing instruction in online environments.
• Working knowledge of computer assisted instructional programs and materials in instructional media, instructional design, or a related field.
• Experience using excel, databases, learning management systems, and online learning applications and software.
• Understanding of common writing and style standards as applied to instruction and assessment.
• Ability and experience organizing and cataloging extensive files.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability and experience planning work and executing promptly according to established timelines.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, or related field.
• More than three years of required experience in instructional design, technology, or a related area.
• Experience working with K-12 education.
• Experience working with educational publishing development and production.
• Extensive experience managing work production tasks and projects.
• Teacher certification.
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) expectations for courses and exams and state testing policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between instructional technology, AI support, Learning Specialists, teachers, curriculum staff, and campus administration. Translate instructional, operational, and administrative needs into clear technology requirements, AI-supported workflows, and practical system improvements. Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams to ensure solutions are aligned with instructional goals, campus priorities, and the needs of staff and students.
• Identify areas of need, workflow challenges, and opportunities for improvement within instructional and administrative processes, and recommend innovative technology and AI-supported solutions to address them. Support the development of streamlined processes, automations, templates, tools, and resources that improve accuracy, reduce manual workload, enhance consistency, and strengthen support for teaching, learning, and campus operations.
• Support the implementation, testing, and adoption of instructional technology platforms, AI tools, course systems, assessment systems, and digital learning resources. Collaborate with teachers, Learning Specialists, curriculum staff, and administrators to ensure tools are user-friendly, instructionally sound, and effectively integrated into daily workflows. Help evaluate system functionality, gather user feedback, and recommend adjustments that improve usability and impact.
• Develop clear training materials, user guides, workflow documentation, and staff support resources that bridge the gap between technology systems and instructional practice. Provide support and guidance to staff as they adopt new tools and processes. Monitor recurring issues, collect feedback from end users, and recommend continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, accessibility, consistency, and the overall experience for teachers, staff, students, and families.

Benefits

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level