THRIVE Coach at University of Texas at Austin in Texas

THRIVE Coach Location: Texas Job Posting Title: THRIVE Coach ---- Hiring Department: Center for Research to Community Impact ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jun 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 15, 2026 ---- Location: Texas ---- Job Details: General Notes A THRIVE Coach serves as a multi-faceted partner to districts, campuses, mentors, and ECTs to support the implementation of a multi-layered mentoring system that strengthens educator growth, campus culture, and teacher retention. Grounded in asset-based, human-centered coaching and systems thinking, the THRIVE Coach builds relationships across roles, facilitates professional learning, supports leadership development, and uses data to inform continuous improvement. This role operates at the intersection of coaching, facilitation, program implementation, and evaluation, adapting responsibilities based on district context (THRIVE, PREP, or blended engagement). The THRIVE Coach is both a connector and catalyst, helping districts move toward a self-sustaining culture of growth and mentorship. Average Weekly Hours: 10-20 Hours Pay Rate (Hourly): $40/Hour Locations: Houston Area, Laredo Area, Rio Grande Valley Area Responsibilities Relationship-Building & Systems Bridging Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with campus leaders, mentor teachers, ECTs, and district leaders. Serve as a bridge across layers of the system (ECTs, mentors, campus leadership, district leadership), ensuring alignment and communication. Elevate educator voice to strengthen campus culture and inform mentoring and leadership practices. Support districts in navigating shifts in leadership structures, roles, and responsibilities connected to mentoring and induction. Coaching & Direct Support Provide coaching and support to: Campus leaders (e.g., leadership coaching focused on systems, practices, beliefs, and culture), Mentor teachers and mentor leads, ECTs (as needed, with emphasis on relationship-building and connection). Model asset-based, non-evaluative, human-centered coaching approaches Adapt coaching intensity and caseload based on district engagement model, size, and needsoSupportECTs in developing a sense of belonging, agency, and professional confidence Professional Learning & Facilitation Lead or co-facilitate professional learning experiences,including:THRIVE and/or PREP trainings, Mentor Academies, Design sessions for campus and district leaders, Communities of Practice (CoPs) or PLCs for mentors and leaders Support PREP Leader Design sessions and district planning efforts Customize facilitation and learning experiences based on district context and capacity Coach leaders and mentors in facilitating their own learning spaces over time. Program Design & Implementation Support Support districts in designing, refining, and implementing mentoring and induction structures aligned to THRIVE principles. Partner with districts to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations within mentoring systems. Help districts differentiate supports for engagement models (e.g. THRIVE, PREP, etc.). Identify the opportunity for the development and refinement of tools, resources, and templates that support mentoring quality and consistency. Support implementation pacing and sustainability planning. Data Collection, Reflection & Evaluation Engage in data collection activities in partnership with campus and district leaders,including:Interaction logs, Surveys, Observation checklists, Focus groups and interviews, Artifact review and documentation. Use data to identify needs, patterns, and opportunities for growth at campus and district levels. Support districts in understanding and using data to inform mentoring practices and leadership decisions. Contribute to evaluation efforts that assess culture, climate,educatorgrowth, and retention. Document coaching activities, trends, and insights to support continuous improvement and reporting requirements. Leadership Development & Capacity Building Coach campus and district leaders in building systems that support mentorship, distributed leadership, and educator growth. Support leaders in shifting from compliance-based to learning-oriented mentoring structures. Help leaders develop facilitation, coaching, and reflective leadership skills. Encourage non-linear leadership pathways that allow educators to grow and lead while remaining connected to classrooms. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, human development, organizational leadership, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Minimum of 5 years of experience in education or a related field, including experience supporting early career teachers and/or mentors through coaching, facilitation, or leadership. Strong understanding of mentoring, coaching, and adult learning principles Strong facilitation skills in both virtual and in-person settings. Ability to build trust and navigate complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics. Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to connect roles, structures, and practices. Strong organizational and documentation skills, including managing multiple workstreams. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a campus-based or district-level leader (e.g., department lead, instructional lead, assistant principal, program lead). Background in instructional coaching, leadership coaching, or large-scale program implementation. Familiarity with evaluation, continuous improvement, or improvement science approaches, including the use of qualitative and/or quantitative data to inform practice. Salary Range $40/hour Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor 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 youronline 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 theleft handnavigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulledin toyour application. The application is onepageand 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- 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: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- 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.