EarlyLearningQualityInitiativesManager

WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, TX, in the Child Care & Early Learning Division.  TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE: You are a motivated and organized leader with strong problem-solving skills, thriving on the challenge of supporting multiple quality improvement projects. You proactively identify and address obstacles, streamline processes, and maintain consistently high standards. Your excellent communication skills foster a transparent and collaborative environment, ensuring your team and leadership are well-informed and aligned. You build strong relationships with other teams to drive seamless cross-functional collaboration and cultivate a positive, productive, and innovative work environment. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Early Learning Quality Initiatives Manager (Manager III - IV) performs complex to advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of a business function, division, or department. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Manage a team, lead quality initiatives including Texas Rising Star, and ensure program compliance to achieve agency goals within the Child Care & Early Learning Division. - Develop and update plans, policies, procedures, standards, guidel