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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Director (UT GUIDES 2018 Project Director) in AUSTIN, Texas
Function 1: Provide leadership and direction for UT GUIDES 2018 grant activities, ensuring successful implementation and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. (Function 2: Responsible for supervising, motivating, and empowering College Success Coaches. Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports, supporting their professional and personal growth. Conduct annual performance appraisals.Function 3: Manage annual budget. Monitor spending, review/approve requests, and ensure grant expenditures are allowable and that progress is being made toward the required match/in-kind commitment. Collaborate with the IPSI business team to develop and implement contracts.Function 4: Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partners, including businesses, institutions of higher education, and community organizations. Lead communications among grant partners and manage contracts. Act as a liaison with community organizations to meet program requirements.Function 5: In collaboration with the external evaluator and IPSI data and research team, oversee all data collection and reporting on the grant, including Final Performance Report (FPR).Function 6: Represent IPSI/UT GEAR UP at national/statewide conferences, directors meetings, and other convenings. Inform stakeholders about GEAR UP outcomes and identify and create opportunities to share success stories.Function 7: Develop and implement actions to enhance project value. Troubleshoot challenges and determine actions with the team.Function 8: Other related functions as assigned.