Deputy Director, Programs (College & Career Readiness) bei Educate Texas (EDTX) – an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT)

Educate Texas (EDTX), an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), exists to help solve the most significant challenges facing public education. Our vision is for all Texans to have the education they need to earn a thriving, living wage, pursue a purposeful career, and realize their dreams for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

EDTX operates as a public-private partnership with CFT, one of the largest community foundations in Texas. This partnership is now over 20 years strong. CFT’s mission, "Thriving communities for all," is pursued through investments in health, wealth, living, and learning.  

Your role: 

The Deputy Director, Programs, is responsible for the implementation and support of educational programs undertaken by Educate Texas. This includes regional strategy and leadership for college and career readiness implementation. The Deputy Director will facilitate stakeholders’ engagement with district and campus leadership, Education Service Centers, workforce partners, and institutions of higher education to ensure successful implementation of the College & Career Readiness School Models Blueprints and framework. This individual will manage a team of leadership coaches who facilitate campus-level professional development and program implementation, should be data-fluent and willing to transition from directorial duties to on-the-ground support and technical assistance as needed. 

This position is in Dallas and the successful candidate must reside locally or be willing to relocate. Candidates must be willing to travel overnight (both in/out of state) up to 25% of the time. 

What you'll do: 

• Develop practices to support the implementation of College & Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM), including: Early College High Schools (ECHS), Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM), and Pathways to Technology Early College High School (P-TECH).
• Coordinate the collaboration of Education Service Centers, higher education partners, workforce and economic development partners, and chambers of commerce to support district and campus needs throughout the region and across Texas.
• Ensure a high level of knowledge and expertise in K-12 education, higher education, and workforce and economic development within the region.
• Collect and analyze data to develop regional plans, goals, and budgets. 
• Identify and develop solutions for campus policies and structures to better align campus systems to the CCRSM Blueprints.
• Build the capacity of campus leaders to develop strong community relationships which promote pathway alignment and successful transition to and through postsecondary and entry into targeted high-wage, in demand careers.
• Develop and lead regional and/or network wide professional development convenings.
• Develop outreach opportunities and technical assistance support for IHE partners in the network.

• Develop strategic objectives in alignment with organizational and programmatic goals 
• Provide day-to-day management of program staff and regional consultants/vendors  
• Oversee learning objective development and execution of programmatic convenings and other projects as assigned 
• Manage and perform day-to-day activities for regional support
• Implement strategy developed by supervisors and Educate Texas Leadership and contribute to discussions regarding long-term strategy 
• Support budget oversight and maintenance, fundraising efforts, and communication pieces for your area
• Manage and develop individual team members as needed

Experience you bring:

• Master’s degree required, with relevant graduate education preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Project management experience with significant team and/or client management responsibility
• Experience with curriculum development and school leadership preferred
• Knowledge of secondary and post-secondary education and its infrastructure and regulations in Texas preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of national research on professional development practices
• Experience planning and managing projects and/or programs
• Experience developing and implementing evaluative processes  
• Training/coaching experience with individuals in leadership positions
• Ability to cultivate trusting, collaborative professional relationships 

• Willingness to work independently and with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Deadline-oriented with strong time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with K-12 education, higher education, and regional labor market and workforce needs within assigned region
• Effectively model and demonstrate CFT’s core competencies which include Collaboration, Impact and Problem Solving, Integrity and Accountability, Learning, and Internal and External Service

Disclaimer: The above sections contain representative examples of job duties that might be performed by employees assigned to this classification. CFT is a dynamic organization, and the environment can be fluid. Roles and responsibilities may be altered to accommodate changing conditions and objectives as well as to tap into the skills and experience of its employees. Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific work that is listed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees within this class. 

Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.