Job Posting Title:
Director I, Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
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Hiring Department:
Cockrell School of Engineering
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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:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
Texas
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Job Details:
General Notes
For nearly five decades, the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) has inspired and prepared the next generation of Texas engineering professionals. TAME is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Engineering. TAME is dedicated to inspiring and supporting middle and high school students in exploring and pursuing engineering careers, aiming to provide opportunities for all students to engage with the field.
Powered by a strong network of dedicated volunteers, such as K-12 educators, higher education institutions, and industry partners, TAME provides no-cost, year-long programming that inspires interest in STEM and creates pathways to engineering careers. After-school TAME Clubs and regional TAME Engineering Competitions engage thousands of students annually, offering hands-on activities and collaborative design challenges to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of engineering concepts and careers. To learn more about our programs, please visit: https://www.tame.org/programs/.
At this pivotal moment, TAME is poised for growth and a greater impact in engineering education. Guided by its core values, TAME is committed to helping build a Texas where students can reach their full potential, strengthen connections within the engineering community, and develop solutions that meet the needs of our communities. To learn more about TAME, please visit: https://www.tame.org/about/.
UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Purpose
The Executive Director, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, provides strategic leadership to advance TAME’s mission of creating opportunities for students to explore futures in engineering. This role is responsible for leading organizational change, guiding the organization’s vision, overseeing daily operations, ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising, and managing financial resources. As the primary advocate and ambassador for TAME, the Executive Director will build partnerships, address evolving community engagement needs, and expand TAME’s reach and impact across Texas. Additionally, the Executive Director ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and fosters a collaborative, adaptive culture to support TAME's continued success and sustainability.
Responsibilities
Partnerships and Community Engagement
Forges strategic partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and industry leaders to expand TAME’s reach and impact.
Strengthens regional engagement and volunteerism to enhance program delivery and access to STEM pathways.
- Promotes TAME’s programs and goals through community engagement to increase awareness and support.
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Leads and executes TAME’s strategic vision, aligning initiatives with the mission to inspire and prepare students for careers in engineering and STEM fields.
Serves as a dynamic leader and advocates, engaging stakeholders such as staff, board members, volunteers, educators, industry partners, and donors.
Represents TAME as the primary spokesperson, fostering strong key relationships across the state of Texas.
Guides the organization through transitions, consistently aligning organizational structure, community engagement, and growth efforts with strategic plans.
Team Leadership and Organizational Culture
Fosters a collaborative work culture that supports staff well-being, retention, engagement, and professional growth.
Leads leadership recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts to maintain a mission-aligned team reflective of varied perspectives and experiences.
Supervises staff and oversees daily operations to ensure efficiency, mission alignment, and strong team engagement.
Develops succession plans for long-term sustainability.
Sustainability and Financial Management
Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and financial management practices in collaboration with the fractional Finance director, the Board, and Finance Committee.
Monitors financial performance, implementing corrective actions to maintain fiscal health and sustainability.
Builds and maintains relationships with key supporters, articulating TAME’s mission and funding needs to secure corporate, private, and foundation support.
Board Relations and Governance
Collaborates with the Board to ensure effective governance through transparent communication, well-prepared updates, and strategic support.
Ensures compliance with governance policies and legal requirements for maintaining nonprofit corporation status.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Proven leadership or management experience in nonprofits, fundraising, education, youth development, community outreach, social impact, STEM, or related fields.
A combination of experience in:
Program management or implementation.
Fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or development.
Youth support, education, or STEM fields.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders
Passion for TAME’s mission
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a STEM, Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
Five (5) years of leadership or management experience in nonprofit, fundraising, education, youth development, community outreach, social impact, STEM, or related fields.
Experience in creating, managing, and expanding educational or youth programs, particularly in STEM or communities with limited representation.
Strong financial knowledge, including budgeting and resource management.
Proven experience leading teams through organizational transitions and change management.
Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and community organizations to sustain and expand mission-driven support.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams that are engaged, collaborative, and aligned with organizational values.
Familiarity with K-12 STEM education outreach and youth development programs.
Strategic thinker with the ability to creatively address challenges, manage multiple priorities, and adjust to evolving needs.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Salary Range
$ 110,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Work Shift
Periodic work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events or peak periods.
Periodic travel to conferences, events, and weekend events during the spring semester is required.
This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement (hybrid—primarily remote telework). Texas residency is required.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications, as long as they are passionate about the role and confident in their ability to succeed. A range of experiences and perspectives is seen as a valuable asset to the team.
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 into 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.
