Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Project Manager - Open Education Resources Strategy and Operations (Education Specialist V) (00049912)

Organization

: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:

Texas Education Agency

1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE

Austin 78701

Job

: Education, Training, and Library

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 0824

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 25

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,797.66 - 7,653.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

: May 14, 2025, 5:15:39 PM

Closing Date

: May 28, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Description

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 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Position Overview: The Project Manager of Special Projects within the Open Education Resources (OER) division will be responsible for overseeing the project planning, as well as vendor, contracts, and fiscal management, across designated OER special projects.

This role involves collaborating with content experts, strategic thinkers, and various stakeholders, including TEA teams, Regional Education Services Centers, HQIM publishers, review groups, and vendors. This role requires a dynamic and adaptable individual who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that each project is completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This role reports to the Senior Director of Product Strategy and Operations within Open Education Resources and, while it does not include supervisory responsibilities, it involves extensive collaboration with colleagues both within and outside the OER division.

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.

1. Project Planning and Management: The manager of special projects provides oversight for the vision, methodology, and development of various OER projects by collaborating with multiple stakeholders with the goal of developing high-quality instructional materials. This role requires the implementation of detailed project plans, outlining timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. The manager is expected to continuously monitor project progress and making necessary adjustments to ensure timely and successful completion.

2. Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: The manager leads and coordinates project teams as a key function of this role. The manager will foster a collaborative and productive work environment, facilitating effective communication and cooperation among team members and stakeholders. Strong team collaboration is vital for achieving project objectives and ensuring that all team members are aligned and working towards common goals.

3. Training and Development: The manager provides training and development opportunities for project team members to enhance their skills and capabilities related to the OER projects. The manager will promote continuous learning and improvement within the project team and conduct effective training to contribute to the overall project success and team growth.

4. Change Management: The manager develops and implements change management strategies to support project transitions. Ensuring the successful adoption of new processes or systems is a critical function of this role. The manager will manage the impact of project changes on the organization and its stakeholders, ensuring that transitions are smooth and that any resistance to change is addressed effectively. Successful change management helps ensure that projects achieve their intended outcomes and that new processes are integrated seamlessly.

5. System Supports and Operations: The manager works closely with project managers both within the OER division and across other divisions within the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This collaboration is essential to ensure that initiatives and system operations are aligned with the strategic goals of the TEA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in project management, business, education 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
• Have experience in project management, communications, and/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
• 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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