What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Education and Operations Manager, Texas Inventionworks, Cockrell School of Engineering position at University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title:
Design Education and Operations Manager, Texas Inventionworks, Cockrell School of Engineering
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Hiring Department:
Cockrell School of Engineering
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the
Cockrell School of Engineering
at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
Texas Inventionworks is a vibrant hands-on education program and innovation hub based in the Cockrell School of Engineering. The Texas Inventionworks staff is dedicated to fostering exploration, building experience, cross-discipline collaboration and working to solve real problems. In addition to online training, support for curriculum development and guidance for product development, the program operates more than 25,000sf of lab space. There are 6 professional staff members and a highly-empowered 60 -member student staff who establish a vibrant culture and peer-to-peer learning. The vision is a design, fabrication and innovation ecosystem at UT Austin that empowers students from all backgrounds to easily learn, collaborate, build and invent together.
Purpose
The Design Education and Operations Manager role is a broad, flexible and vital role within the Texas Inventionworks organization. The position will coordinate and support the creation and execution of projects related to courses, clubs, competitions and student-led product development, as well as events for students, campus groups, alumni, advisory boards and Cockrell School supporters. It will also include building and coordinating connections to companies and alumni and developing a team of guest mentors to work with students in curricular and extra-curricular programs. The position will also play a key role in program operations which can include digital infrastructure (databases, project management, online resources), communications, machine and lab usage and maintenance, purchasing, lab access, storage and workbench assignments. The position will; help build a network of relevant and engaged companies, coordinate with team members, student staff and volunteers to support external engagement, develop web, video and other social media communications, and facilitate outreach to students, campus organizations, companies and an advisory board. The role will be charged to help position Texas Inventionworks as a campus asset and ensure alignment of projects and other operations with the strategic direction of the program.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the cultivation of a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate the development of hands-on, design-related assignments, modules and courses including collaboration with faculty members in all seven engineering departments and several other colleges.
- Provide operational coordination and support to various types of activities that will run through Texas Inventionworks program, such as company-sponsored engineering projects, courses, competitions, clubs and open innovation.
- Coordinate and help to establish advisory boards, corporate supporters and Cockrell School of Engineering development initiatives.
- Develop and coordinate various internal projects and events including coordination of sponsors, guest mentors, and student organizations.
- Create and cultivate the relationships between the TIW program and university organizations including departments, research units and student groups.
- Provide guidance and co-development of high-level strategy and planning for the TIW program.
- Support the management of funding in and expenses out for stewardship, project recognition and events.
- Lead the collection of appropriate usage data and other metrics to assess the status and impact of the LMS program. Benchmark related programming and outcomes at universities, companies and innovation labs.
- Support : 1) the management of student staff and volunteers, 2) Texas Inventionworks purchasing, lab access, project storage, and other operational activities, 3) facility improvements and management, 4) machine and lab usage and maintenance
- Functions for this position will change from time to time as the overall program evolves.
- Other functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Five or more years of experience creating and managing complex projects or programs, especially involving design, fabrication and device testing.
- Demonstrated abilities related to creating organizational communications, writing and promotional materials aimed at a broad audience that includes technical and non-technical peers and leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with a variety of program stakeholders at all levels, including students, faculty, staff, and leadership in companies and other external organizations.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize own work and the work of others in a very dynamic environment.
- Education-related skills and abilities such as instruction, mentorship and developing relevant materials.
- Experience working with a wide variety of software systems including databases, project management, scheduling and communications
- Experience managing budgets.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- An advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
- Work experience that includes a substantial teaching, mentorship or advising.
- Experience with programs related to engineering, technology or product development.
- Experience with early-stage product development and/or projects within a small company or startup environment.
- Prior work experience in higher education or an academic environment.
- Experience developing marketing or promotional materials including presentations, video and web content.
- Substantial project management experience.
- Broad creative abilities (in written, visual and problem-solving capacities).
- Working knowledge of commonly used tools, machines, and equipment used for fabrication or prototyping.
Salary Range
$85,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Work is largely performed in a standard office environment.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
- May work around chemicals
- Security Sensitive; criminal background check conducted
- Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished if needed)
Work Shift
- Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis or for special events.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
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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.
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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.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)[PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English)[PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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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
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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.Salary : $85,000
