Job Description

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General Description:
Performs advanced planning on strategic initiatives related to the Funding and Financial Aid unit of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Work includes providing strategic counsel and process improvement to align with state policy, specifically rules and statute. This position reports to the Assistant Commissioner for Funding and Financial Aid and supports the Assistant Commissioner in ensuring that the division is meeting appropriate timelines for statutorily required reports and aligning funding policies and data with statutory and legislative requirements. This position works closely with Data Management and Research to ensure coordination of financial and resource planning data with policy requirements. This position also supports agencywide policy and legislative initiatives, which involves significant interaction with divisions across the agency. Works under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides expertise and support to the Assistant Commissioner for Funding and Financial Aid and other agency staff on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives of the division.
Oversees and plans the work product of other team members providing data collection, review, and analysis.
Develops and reviews processes to ensure statutory and administrative rule compliance, with particular emphasis on state funding requirements.
Provide expertise to internal and external stakeholders regarding funding policy implications.
Creates and models state funding methodologies for higher education.
Compiles, analyzes, and evaluates complex student and financial data used by the HealthRelated Institutions Formula Advisory Committee, the Commissioner of Higher Education, and the Board of the THECB as they develop funding recommendations for use by the Legislature and Governor.
Responsible for coordination of the HRI Formula Advisory Committee, including providing data analysis and technical support.
Collaborates and coordinates with other THECB divisions on activities related to strategic initiatives and on the development and implementation of innovative funding initiatives.
Provides highlevel support of formula funding advisory committees and legislatively mandated committees.
Analyzes funding implications related to research funding at institutions of higher education; assists in policy analysis and rules implementation.
Conducts policy analysis and assists in reviewing and preparing reports and recommendations.
Prepares materials for quarterly Coordinating Board meetings, legislative committees, and advisory committees.
Prepares special presentations for the Coordinating Board and for a variety of state and national audiences on key higher education issues as assigned.
Conducts legislative analysis and other legislative support activities as assigned.

Knowledge Skills or Abilities:
Knowledge of Texas higher education funding, laws, and regulations.
Knowledge of higher education structure in Texas, including roles of legislature, agency, and institutions.
Ability to effectively organize time, multiple projects, and other resources.
Experience working with groups to accomplish significant objectives is strongly preferred.
Skills in policy analysis.
Skill in using personal computers, databases, and general office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with business matters, records, and personnel information.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and in public presentations with a variety of individuals, including executive officers and other highlevel professionals.
Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Ability to initiate and complete tasks with moderate supervision and make decisions using appropriate professional judgment and reasoning.

Telework with Three Required InOffice Days:
This position is authorized for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees are required to work in the office three (3) days per week, with the remaining two (2) days eligible for telework. Specific inoffice days may be determined by the department to meet business needs.

Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf

Required Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum five years of fulltime progressively responsible work experience in public policy, budgeting, data analysis, financial analysis, or related field.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required work experience.

Preferred:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Working knowledge of current and pressing higher education policy and funding issues.
Experience working with groups to accomplish significant objectives is strongly preferred.
Experience in contributing to higher education research and analysis.
Experience making presentations on higher education issues to audiences of all levels.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;
Frequent sitting, and
Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Workforce:
Must be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
Adhere to the organization's internal management policies and procedures.
Contribute to the agency's performance measures and mission.
Travel occasionally for work assignments and training.

Application Requirements:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board's employment opportunities website at https://www.highered.texas.gov/careers/.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in EVerify for each new employees' Form I9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 5124276190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 711.

Notes to Applicant:
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran's Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.