About the job
MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
Core Values
- We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
- We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
- We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
- We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.
New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.
Earliest Start Date: This vacancy can be filled on or after June 16, 2025.
This is a 10-day posting, which will close on May 20th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Position Overview: As the Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communication for the Open Education Resources division, you will help ensure that districts have access to high quality instructional materials (HQIM) in multiple subject areas and grade bands that support effective teaching and learning in alignment with state standards and values.
Specifically, you will develop and execute the vision and process for short-term and long-term internal and external stakeholder engagement that helps to inform product development and review, as well as to ensure product viability and risk mitigation. Inclusive of this work is overseeing the OER Advisory Board, as well as stakeholder review groups for products being developed for initial release, as well as products going through continuous improvement. You will identify and engage with key stakeholders and stakeholder groups (including but not limited to Texas educators, caregivers and community members, Education Service Centers, State Board of Education members, lobbyists, non-profit groups, advocacy groups and HQIM publishers) to cultivate opportunities for feedback and collaboration. Additionally, you will oversee internal and external communication, ensuring communication with districts and the public is accurate, timely and aligned with Agency goals.
You will be part of an agile OER team comprised of content experts and project managers, all working together to develop high quality instructional materials for Texas students.
The OER initiative is a strategic priority of the Commissioner of Education focused on improving the foundation of reading and math. It sits in Department of Curriculum and Instruction and is managed by the Executive Director of Open Education Resources.
Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.
Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.
Essential Functions
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.
- Execute the vision and planning work for stakeholder engagement opportunities: Work across a variety of internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, Texas educators and interested parties in support of instructional materials development, review and continuous improvement.
- Identify, manage, and facilitate stakeholder engagement opportunities: Engage diverse groups of stakeholders through a variety of formats, such as focus groups, working groups, training sessions and listening opportunities; this will include the management of the OER Advisory Board as well as external vendors and subject matter experts as needed.
- Develop, Implement and Manage Communication Strategies: Develop and execute plans for internal and external communication, ensuring messages are consistent and aligned with organizational goal and meet the needs of internal and external audiences.
- Project Management: Support the Open Education Resource team in project management, which includes leading the operations and management of instructional materials review grant programs, the OER Advisory Board, managing vendor relationships, and supporting the Executive Director and Associate Commissioner over OER.
- Team Management and Supervision: Recruit, develop, and retain an agile, high-performing service-oriented team; support division vision and strategy and lead the team in development and implementation of supports and services for Texas school systems. Manages 3 staff members.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- Degree field(s): Communications, Education, Project Management, Business, Policy or a similar degree field
- Experience: At least six (6) years of experience in strategy, implementation of large programs, communications, education, project management, operations, or a related field with a passion for public education
- Substitutions: An advanced degree may substitute for two years of required experience
Other Qualifications
- Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military
- Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment
- Have experience in project management, communications, or strategy and implementation with internal teams, client and/or vendor-facing roles
- Possess the ability to effectively organize and complete multiple projects simultaneously, communicate across internal teams effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks to deliver quality products
- Independently assess, and provide recommendations on risks and issues related to instructional materials with a state and local context lens
- Hold core project management skills, including planning, coordination, progress monitoring, issue resolution, stakeholder management and change management
- Demonstrate clear and efficient verbal and written communication skills with various audiences, including ability to design and deliver effective presentations and other public-facing documents
- Ability to build relationships and communicate respectfully with vendors, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders (teachers, Education Service Centers, LEA leaders, SBOE members)
- A desire to self-reflect, give and receive feedback, and focus on continuous improvement
- Have an agile mindset and the ability to complete additional project activities as assigned to meet team and office goals
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.
To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
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