Program Director - Heart Gallery - Center for Societal Impact
Full Time
Austin, TX 78701
Posted
Job description
Job Posting Title:
Program Director - Heart Gallery - Center for Societal Impact
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Hiring Department:
School of Social Work
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
May 01, 2023
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2024
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Some travel throughout the state of Texas.
Purpose
The Program Director position will lead the exploration, launch and implementation of the Heart Gallery program throughout Texas. Within the Center for Societal Impact; the Heart Gallery is a community engagement initiative featuring children in the foster care system who are waiting for a forever family. The program uses professional portraits, weekly television segments and a robust website to create awareness and educate the community about children in the Texas foster care system who need permanent, adoptive homes before aging out. Developing a statewide association of Heart Galleries will allow for the expansion of education and awareness around adoption recruitment. By joining together and speaking as one voice, we can be assured that everyone is working in partnership to generate better outcomes for Texas children.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and meet with key stakeholders and supporters within the eleven Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Regions that make up Texas. Will identify and determine non-profit organizations best qualified to oversee the Heart Gallery program in each region.
- Develop all procedural information needed to successfully launch a Heart Gallery to include expectations, website template, communication plans, branding, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), and all policies and procedures related to the Heart Gallery program. Assist with the development and management of the Research Fund Authorization (RFA) process to include distribution, payment, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain key relationships throughout the Texas business and child welfare community to effectively expand program awareness and increase partnership and exposure opportunities. Work in close collaboration with Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE) to develop and implement a streamlined and consistent process for adoption recruitment and outreach in Texas.
- Engage with key stakeholders in each region to begin building a strong community network to effectively mobilize volunteers to distribute Heart Gallery exhibits and raise awareness. Assist with identifying ongoing funding opportunities.
- Implement and initiate work to begin implementation of Heart Gallery including but not limited to staffing and all logistical elements in conjunction with community engagement.
- Partner with the Governor’s Commission for Women to engage each regional commissioner to raise awareness and support in their communities. Operate strategically to ensure intentional program growth and apply visionary thinking to help achieve goals both internally and with external partners around the state of Texas. Oversee all statewide communication, as well as development of regional plans.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience with non-profit organization. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly with a Heart Gallery program. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of adoption through foster care in the state of Texas. Extensive experience with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Experience working with the Governor’s Commission for Women, the First Lady’s Office and Kim Phelan and the Office of the Speaker of the House. Experience with prospect research and developing network strategies. Extensive experience and positive relationships with key Department of Protective Services (DFPS) staff and leadership within each region and in the state office. Excellent written skills with direct experience writing successful presentations, proposals, and grant applications. Excellent formal and informal oral communication skills including but not limited to preparing and delivering presentations, public speaking and facilitating meetings.Values the contributions of others in a diverse work environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience launching new programming within a non-profit organization. Experience engaging and leading collaborative efforts within child welfare that have proven positive results. Experience in overseeing both programming and fundraising events. Connections to potential supporters throughout Texas.
Salary Range
$130,000 - $150,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
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May work around standard office conditions
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Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
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Some travel required within the state of Texas
Work Shift
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M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm
Required Materials
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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E-Verify Poster (English)[PDF]
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E-Verify Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (English)[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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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
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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.
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