Senior Manager of Partnership Development

Job Posting Title :

Senior Manager of Partnership Development

Hiring Department : OnRamps

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Eligible for hybrid telework

For more details, please see HR Benefits and Total Rewards .

Purpose

The Senior Manager of Partnership Development leads strategic initiatives and cross-functional efforts to expand, sustain, and enhance OnRamps partnerships across Texas and beyond. Oversees the development and implementation of systems, tools, and personnel to ensure high-quality service, partner satisfaction, and alignment with OnRamps' mission and strategic goals in close collaboration with the Director and Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Leads the execution of strategic initiatives for partnership acquisition, retention and growth in alignment with the OnRamps strategic plan. Develop, implement and monitor systems to support partner success and sustainability. Apply market trends and data insights to shape long-term partnership development aligned with OnRamps' goals. Lead cross-functional projects that support implementation, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Oversees tools, resources, and communication systems to ensure quality support for stakeholders. Ensures current documentation of targets, activities, and outcomes. Provides regular reports of progress and makes recommendations in support of sustainability, growth, and goal attainment. Creates forms, tools and guidelines to capture required documentation and streamline communication.Represents the organization at high-level meetings and conferences to share insights and innovations.

Analyzes data, evaluates and documents outcomes through recurrent issue tracking and reporting. Uses data to make recommendations, guides strategies and needs for intervention, and applies continuous improvement principles to areas of responsibility in support of sustainability, growth, effectiveness, and goal attainment with stakeholders.

Manages high-level partnership portfolios, including regional and statewide networks. Facilitates networks of partners to foster collaboration and shared innovation. Documents and monitors caseload and provides effective communication with new and existing partners using identified Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

Leads assigned team members to meet outcomes aligned with OnRamps strategic priorities. Mentors, coaches, and trains assigned staff to calibrate on departmental expectations and priorities. Calibrates team efforts to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with OnRamps' model.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in education, higher education, policy, or closely related field.

Seven or more years of leadership experience in K12 or higher education environments.

Experience in scaled partnership development and outreach in K12 or higher education environments.

Demonstrated success in leadership of a team.

Experience in Texas districts.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in education, higher education, or closely related field.

Ten or more years of leadership experience in K12 and higher education environments.

Demonstrated success in leadership of a team.

7+ years experience in teaching and leadership roles within a Texas school district or institution of higher education.

Salary

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Shared desk environment

Hybrid work environment

Climbing of stairs

Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials.Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

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 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 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 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 questions presented 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 and 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.