Purpose This position will require administering, analyzing and implementing the Colony Park Public Engagement plan including data collection, surveys and public forums. Results of the community engagement and community input will be published and provided to the commmunity, city and stakeholders.

Essential Functions In consultation with City of Austin (COA) and Colony Park Neighborhood Association (CPNA) develop and write a comprehensive survey instrument to determine community needs, challenges, desires and other factors deemed critical to Colony Park/ Lakeside and surrounding neighborhoods. In consultation with COA and CPNA,train undergraduate students in necessary survey skills, information gathering and analysis to successfully implement the survey in Colony Park/Lakeside sustainable grant geographic area. Work with COA and CPNA to complete community input through forums and meetings Analyze and write final summary of survey results and engagement activities to be published, distributed and discussed with the City of Austin, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, and residents and stakeholders. Attend meetings as needed with designated City of Austin staff, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, project design team, residents and stakeholders to discuss project status, progress and activities. Oversee collection and recording of all data from survey and community input Analyze and write the final summary of survey results and engagement activities to be published, distributed and discussed with City of Austin, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, residents, project design team and stakeholders.

Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.

Required qualifications Must have received PhD within the last three years in urban, community or economic development or relevant field. Experience in qualitiative and quantitative research methods. Experience with census tracts data, demographics and survey design, construction and analysis. Experience with low income, underserved and diverse communitites, i.e. underserved populations, at-risk youths, African American and Latinos in economically depressed environments. Demonstrated excellent organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience working with diverse communities, communitites in poverty, low educational achievement and low income audiences.

Working conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability accommodations will be provided, as needed.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. 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.

UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus