Associate, Programs - Rio Grande Valley at undefined

• Participate in the design, planning, and implementation of key activities to achieve programmatic goals and outcomes 
• Assist deputy directors and directors with project management of educational programs and contracts under the CCR Team, including:
  • Manage and track programmatic activities, progress, and milestones in project plan
  • Maintain and update project plans related to different programs and contracts
  • Communicate objectives to the network and potential partners 
• Support the synthesis and development of key learnings and outcomes for both grant reporting and communications (internal/external)
• Engage with other parts of the organization (communications, development, policy, insights, finance) to ensure coordination of support functions
• Support learning activities including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify program indicators and outcomes that inform the success and impact of programs
• Support 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. 
• Provide evidence-based insights and recommendations for enhancing programmatic impact 
• Prepare and present key findings to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and support virtual, hybrid, or in person programmatic conferences, convenings, and events in the region

Organizational Responsibilities 

• Provide project management and support for day-to-day operations  
• Support implementation of long-term strategy
• Support budget oversight and maintenance, subgrants, fundraising efforts, and communication pieces
• Support preparation of project proposals reporting

Experience you bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, applied social sciences, psychology, or related field
• 2+ years of education-related experience or 3+ years of experience in a related but non-education focused field
• Experience with contract and/or grant management/support
• Experience with analyzing data and applying it to continuous learning 
• Knowledge of secondary and post-secondary education and its infrastructure and regulations in Texas preferred 
• Strong project management skills
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate program findings 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Strong written, presentation and verbal skills, including experience with executive level audiences
• Work effectively with a range of staff in a team-oriented environment with a positive, can-do attitude
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism, business judgment, tact and diplomacy 
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Texas’ and/or regions’ public education environment preferred 

What Success Looks Like 

• Stakeholder Engagement Effectiveness 
  • High quality and regular engagement with district leaders, campus leaders, workforce partners, and higher education institutions and contractors.
• Project Completion and/or Event Execution 
  • Project/event deliverables are completed on time across CCR programs and contracts.

• Team Collaboration Across Portfolio of Work
  • Frequency and effectiveness of coordination and communication with CCR team and contractors.

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. 

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