Job Posting Title:
Manager, AI and STEM Innovation
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Hiring Department:
Charles A Dana Center
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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, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
May be considered for a hybrid work environment (requiring multiple onsite office days each week) at the discretion of the Dana Center. This position does not support fully remote.
Travel will be required
Purpose
This role leads the development and implementation of high-quality, transdisciplinary resources and instructional materials, mathematical modeling frameworks, artificial intelligence guidelines for effective use, and professional learning experiences that strengthen conceptual and contextual mathematics, science, and literacy teaching and learning.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the design and development of high-quality phenomenon-based mathematics and STEM instructional materials, implementation supports, and professional learning experiences; ensure quality, accessibility, and usability
Manage day-to-day execution of AI and STEM projects, including timelines, budgets, pilots, targeted assistance, questions and answers, and deliverables; mentor and support assigned staff
Maintain relationships with clients, collaborators, and funders; coordinate ongoing collaboration with key partners, including shared planning cycles and joint quality assurance processes to ensure coherence across products, professional learning, and implementation supports
Contribute to business and grant development focused on AI and STEM innovation across K–12 and higher education; provide scopes, timelines, and evidence of impact; surface opportunities and contribute to marketing and informational materials for AI and STEM innovation initiatives
Serve as a field presence through presentations, publications, and networks; support adoption and scaling focused on AI and STEM innovations
Participate in organizational culture and strategy efforts; align innovative initiatives with Center priorities and cross-team collaboration
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics education, science education, computer science education, data science, STEM education, Instructional Design/Learning Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5–8 years of experience in STEM programming, curriculum development and professional learning, with a track record of managing large scale initiatives
Extensive expertise in K-12 mathematics standards and assessment, with proven success developing, aligning, and implementing curriculum and course pathways that ensure coherence among objectives, instruction, and measures of learning; demonstrated expertise in aligning crosscutting concepts, practices, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials to standards and desired outcomes
Demonstrated expertise integrating emerging technologies into instructional experiences to support critical thinking, creative problem solving, and reasoning with a learner-centered design.
Demonstrated ability to use data, research, and evaluation feedback to inform design and implementation decisions, actions, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated a strong understanding of pedagogy and andragogy principles
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and learning data standards/interoperability (e.g., SCORM/xAPI), and comfort with LMS/LXP and common authoring tools
Strong project management skills (planning, prioritization, risk management, schedule/budget tracking) and ability to deliver under deadlines; ability to work collaboratively across various teams and contexts
Demonstrated excellent facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills and comfort representing the Center in field-facing settings
Experience working with PK–12 systems and/or HE systems and producing field-facing materials
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, mathematics, computer science, STEM, or a related field.
Familiarity with postsecondary mathematics pathways, phenomenon-based instruction, and early numeracy
Experience advancing policies and practices that drive innovation and transdisciplinary alignment across education sectors in alignment with workforce needs.
Experience with professional learning and resource development related to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence
Experience in early childhood education, literacy and/or numeracy, including PK–3 instructional improvement
Experience supervising and coaching staff and leading cross-functional teams, with a track record of building capacity, supporting professional growth, and delivering high-quality work in complex, multi-constituent environments, as well as coordinating work with vendors/contractors.
Experience contributing to successful proposals and managing funded project deliverables
Experience facilitating communities of practice or professional networks; presenting at conferences and forums.
Experience collaborating with workforce or industry partners to connect education to career readiness.
Salary Range
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Travel will be required
Required Materials
Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.
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.
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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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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.
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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