Classification: Professional - Exempt
Direct Supervisor: E3 Alliance Senior Director of Community Solutions
About E3 Alliance:
E3 Alliance is a nonprofit organization leading the charge in the relentless pursuit of education transformation for Texas students. Founded in 2006, E3 Alliance is a Texas-based education collaborative that leverages data to serve as a catalyst to impact educational outcomes for all students—cradle to career. Partnering with school, community, and business leaders, E3 Alliance brings together diverse voices to collaborate and build a strong, equitable education pipeline that delivers a trained and educated workforce while creating long-term, systemic change.
Our Core Values: Collaboration | Data-driven | Equity | Learning | Relentless
E3 Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and has a Best Place for Working Parents 2024 designation for the 4th year in a row.
At E3 Alliance, we value both the effectiveness of remote work and the importance of in-person collaboration. E3 Alliance offers the flexibility of working remotely with some regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings and initiatives requiring time in-person in the office with team and community partners.
Purpose of Position:
E3 Alliance is looking for a full-time Specialist to support the Blueprint team in facilitating systems change in education, focused on the early learning space. They should have a strong background in Pre-K to 12 education and have experience working in education systems and/or closely aligned community supports. The specialist will support several key initiatives of the organization focused in the Pre-K to 5th grade space, most notably Early Education and Early Literacy. They will also play a supportive role in our work extending to secondary, post-secondary, and workforce. The Specialist will have the responsibility to increase regional capacity to maximize student equity and outcomes through achieving Blueprint's 5-year objectives. The Specialist will work with the Blueprint team and with regional school district partners, cross-sector partners, and community members to implement data driven initiatives and/or strategies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Support new and ongoing collaborative initiatives in Early Learning (Pre-K to K) and Learning Foundations (K-5)
Using Data to drive action
Apply data analytics and research results to guide system transformation
Show initiative and innovation by bringing new ideas to the space that will help advance student equity and regional education outcomes
Identify areas of needs and plan for continuous improvement within internal and external systems that impact student success
Collaborate with the internal research team to understand, vet, and communicate data effectively to improve education systems.
Catalyze Regional Commitment by working with key community members
Manage new and ongoing collaborative action projects E3 undertakes as needed to advance equitable outcomes for students
Collaborate on improving student outcomes through multiple collaborative initiatives
Assist with the planning of both small- and large-scale events for multiple audiences on initiatives, strategies, and outcomes
Coordinate with school districts, IHE’s, and other staff partners to identify systemic challenges and bring promising practice and policy changes to scale using a collective impact framework
Plan and execute meetings to facilitate joint action by a range of partners and constituents with diverse missions and perspectives to drive aligned action in improving educational outcomes for students in Central Texas
Initiate, develop, and cultivate positive relationships with partners and other organizations in collective impact work
Act as E3’s representative in community meetings, and work to align community priorities and goals to positively impact student outcomes
Show initiative and innovation by bringing new ideas to the space that will help advance student equity and regional education outcomes and helping to decide which initiatives to “let go” based on value in driving positive change
Engage Students, Families and Practitioners to co-design solutions
Foster community engagement and build capacity to impact communities through intentional inclusion in our work
Work in collaboration with the Student and Family Engagement Specialist to develop a clear plan for community engagement in all Blueprint initiatives
Track progress on increasing community engagement in initiatives as appropriate
Grant writing and reporting
Be responsive to Development Team requests for information to provide content for grant requests and fund-raising collateral
Track expenses and monitor initiative budgets
Use quantitative and qualitative data to inform grant reporting and guidelines
Complete grant reports in a timely fashion
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that an equity lens is used in defining and executing work
Center student success at the forefront of the work
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field or equivalent relevant experience
Experience in working in education delivery and/or administration, preferably in Central Texas
Knowledge of practices and theory specific to education practice, specifically, improvement science focused on advancing equity in education
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to draft effective, streamlined, and error-free communications
Experience coordinating multiple projects with diverse stakeholders and tight deadlines
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to take direction and complete tasks independently
Experience in using data to drive decision-making
Proven ability to establish and nurture relationships with key partners and community members
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to plan and conduct efficient meetings
Recognition and respect for diversity of culture and background
High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Drive and Project Management tools
Preferred Qualifications
Established relationships with key partners, including school districts and education experts in Central Texas desired
Established relationships with adjacent sector partners (housing, workforce, medical, etc.)
Experience working in early childhood systems or policy
Deep knowledge of early literacy, early learning in the K-5th grade space
Work experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven work environment
Good working knowledge of math, STEM and CTE instructional practices within school district systems
Bilingual/bicultural
Compensation and Benefits
E3 Alliance is supported by founding partner Austin Community College District (ACC), and through this partnership utilizes ACC payroll and human resource systems. Through ACC, E3 Alliance staff have access to ACC compensation and benefits systems, including generous vacation and sick leave, insurance, and other benefits.
Salary Range: $67,500 - $84,000
Salary based on experience and expertise
Health care and dental insurance, TRS retirement benefits, disability insurance, and other standard ACC benefits
E3 Alliance is unable to support candidates who require sponsorship to work in the United States
This position is grant-funded, but does not have a defined timeframe and is intended to be a full-time, ongoing position
To be considered for this position applicants must:
Upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your ACC application: http://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/E3-Alliance-Blueprint-Specialist_R-5745?q=e3%20alliance?
Complete the E3 Alliance Employment Questionnaire: E3 Alliance Employment Questionnaire
Additional Postings available from E3 Alliance