Job Posting Title:

UIL Executive Director

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Hiring Department:

Governmental Affairs and Initiatives

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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:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is the governing body for extracurricular activities in Texas public schools. The UIL sanctions and conducts activities in academics, music and athletics for students in elementary school, middle school and high school in over 1,200-member school districts.

For more information about the UIL, please visit: https://www.uiltexas.org/ 

Purpose

Provides leadership and management of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), an organization that sanctions and conducts interscholastic competition in academics, music and athletics in Texas for students in elementary school, middle school and high school.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage the organization's operations and supervise the Directors of all UIL programs to ensure that an effective program is maintained.

Provide professional administrative guidance and direction to the competitive educational programs developed by the public schools of Texas.

Ensure the educational aspects of competition are maintained and preserved through developing and enforcing a sound set of rules and regulations.

Represent UIL at events, committees, and associations both in and out of state.  Maintain good public relations with all stakeholders.  Work with various professional groups interested in UIL programs. Work on special committees with school administrators and serve as a consultant to member schools on issues seeking resolution.

Work with the UIL Legislative Council and its committees to ensure the rules and programs are continually reviewed, updated, and legally compliant. Collaborate with various professional groups, stakeholders, and higher education institutions to maintain an educational and amateur program.

Serve as the liaison between member schools of the UIL, the Texas Education Agency, and the State Board of Education. Serve as a resource to the Texas Legislature and provide verbal or written testimony as needed on matters regarding UIL.

Act as liaison for legal matters involving UIL. Work with legal counsel, protect and defend the rules and decisions made by UIL member schools.

Required Qualifications

Ability to demonstrate competencies typically acquired through bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, and ten years’ experience with interscholastic competitions in academics, music and athletics (combined). Experience working with state legislature/elected officials and related national associations. Knowledge of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. Experience with corporate sponsorship, contracts and complex budgets. Effectively provides management responsive consultation and recommends appropriate approaches and solutions. Experience with media relations and public speaking. High degree of integrity. Experience working with elementary, middle and high school administrators and teachers. Navigate and influence culture and operation of wide-ranging organization. Resolve disputes farily. Ability to find common ground and acquire cooperation from stakeholders. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with calm demeanor. Make quick, effective decisions.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications 

Ability to demonstrate competencies typically acquired by 15 or more years’ experience with interscholastic competitions, school district administration. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Education or equivalent field is preferred. Knowledge of  UIL eligibility rules. Familiarity with the UIL Legislative Council and its committees. Ability to prepare, monitor and manage a large operating budget.  Ability to increase financial resources via sponsorships and revenue development.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions 

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Climbing of stairs

Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

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 in to 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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 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.