Energy Institute Workforce & Community Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Job Posting Title: Energy Institute Workforce & Community Coordinator ---- Hiring Department: Energy Institute ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2025 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose The Energy Institute seeks a highly motivated and skilled Energy Workforce and Community Coordinator to join our team. This position will lead our workforce development initiatives and community engagement efforts. Reporting to the Director, the candidate will develop and implement workforce development strategies for the energy industry that align with best practices and UT's mission and values. Responsibilities Strategic Development & Implementation Develop and implement workforce development strategies for the energy industry that align with best practices and The University of Texas at Austin's mission and values. Lead the planning and execution of training and educational programs aimed at enhancing workforce skills and capabilities with an array of community partners. Community Engagement & Partnership Development Build and maintain robust relationships with community partners, including local workforce development boards, employers, educational institutions, community-based organizations, and civic leaders, to support workforce development efforts. Conduct outreach activities, such as listening tours, community events, townhalls, and targeted meetings, to gather feedback and increase awareness of the institute's projects and initiatives. Serve as a liaison between the organization and community groups and government, fostering understanding, collaboration, and positive relationships. Workforce Assessment & Analysis Conduct needs assessments and job estimation analyses to identify workforce development priorities for nine statewide energy projects. Utilize data and feedback from community engagement efforts to inform strategic decision-making and program development. Project Management & Reporting Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic objectives. Track, measure, and report on the effectiveness of workforce development and community engagement initiatives, providing regular updates to leadership. Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a team of community engagement professionals, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to the overall success of the Energy Institute by participating in special projects and other coordinated efforts as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business administration, human resources, organizational development or a similar discipline. Minimum of five years of experience in workforce development and community engagement including experience with complex projects and collaborative partnerships. Experience working in the energy sector. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with various groups of people. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions. Ability to think critically and to work with minimal supervision. Ability to draft research-based documents, including reports and briefs, under light supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong critical thinking skills, and strong attention to detail. Skill in managing multiple simultaneous projects. Understanding of, and experience in, a university research environment. Proficiency in use of normal business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or similar) as well as creating, managing, and coordinating online meeting and webinar platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Workforce development experience working with or for a local workforce development board and/or an educational institution or community benefit organization that focused or supported workforce development. Graduate degree in a related field. Experience in a university research environment and knowledge of workforce development concepts, federal and state funding guidelines, and regional service delivery strategies. Salary Range $70,000+ depending on qualifications Working Conditions Typical office environment. Frequent travel within Texas and the larger region and work outside business hours will be required. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired 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 UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, 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 before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- 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. ---- 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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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] ---- 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. 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.