Academy Director

energy.utexas.edu

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $75,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Onsite
Lead summer academy development phases
Manage program budgets and financial operations
Supervise program assistants and staff
The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin

Job Summary

  • The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin.
  • This position carries full programmatic responsibility across a portfolio of outreach-based and tuition-based academies including budget management, staff supervision, and grant compliance.
  • The role requires recruiting, training, and supervising program staff while ensuring all participants are maintained in a safe environment compliant with youth protection policies.

Matching Summary

The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin.

Salary

Base: $75,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead summer academy development phases
  • Manage program budgets and financial operations
  • Supervise program assistants and staff
  • Coordinate with university offices and partners
  • Ensure youth protection compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience coordinating programs at UT Austin
  • Familiarity with UT Youth Protection policies
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to engage K-12 student populations
  • Proven ability to manage externally funded grants

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least three years experience leading education programs
  • Experience managing program budgets
  • Experience supervising staff or student workers
  • Criminal history background check required

Work Rights

Must complete federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form

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