Leadership Academies Supervisor

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Leadership Academies Supervisor position performs highly advanced (senior-level) administrative and supervisory program work. This work involves establishing programmatic goals, educational program development, implementation, and evaluation activities for Access and Eligibility Services (AES) leadership academies that develop AES team members at many different levels of leadership. This supervisor is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the two AES leadership academies (QUEST and LEADS) and supervising the work of the academy team members who facilitate those programs.
The Leadership Academies Supervisor develops priorities and standards for the review and evaluation of leadership academy activities that measure the effectiveness of the program and recommends appropriate and actionable solutions. Establishes program processes and procedures and prioritizes activities in alignment with AES goals and priorities. The position demonstrates a well-rounded understanding of leadership and adult learning principles and practices.

The Leadership Academies Supervisor oversees, develops, and approves training schedules for all Leadership Academies. This position regularly interacts with staff at all levels, internal and external to AES. The position represents the program area at meetings, conferences, seminars, panels, and committees as needed. The position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adult learning education principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of state policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of leadership development principles and strategies.
• Knowledge of managing relationships with teams and with stakeholders.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in the development and delivery of in-person and virtual adult learning.
• Skill in utilizing analytical tools to evaluate and improve training programs
• Skill in handling multiple assignments at once.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in providing constructive developmental feedback
• Ability to assess training needs and performance.
• Ability to create a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage programmatic work.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff to provide excellent results.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work leadership development, organizational development, adult learning, or communications preferred. Four years of work in leadership and professional development can substitute for a degree.
• 3 years experience in advanced level adult learning skills including developing and delivering workshops and trainings.
• Advanced writing and verbal communication skills as observed by detail and completeness of information on state application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing people preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day activities of AES leadership academy programs and associated staff. 30%
• Identifies areas of needed change and engages in continuous programmatic improvement efforts based on evaluation. 25%
• Ensures the use of effective instructional design and facilitation techniques to engage the adult learner. 20%
• Assesses program effectiveness by developing and implementing effective evaluation methods and processes. 10%
• Identifies long-range training goals connected to AES priorities and objectives. 10%
• Represents the program area at meetings, conferences, seminars, panels, and committees as needed. 5%

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more

What This Job Offers

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