Outreach Specialist - Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing

Job Posting Title: Outreach Specialist - Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing ---- Hiring Department: Office of the Associate Dean for Research ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: May 11, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Ability to work remotely within the state of Texas. Purpose This position will support the development and maintenance of Texas Foster Youth Network's (TXFYN) statewide service directory and provider network. They will work directly to engage providers, maintain up-to-date referral information, and support youth- and provider-facing outreach activities. Responsibilities Conduct outreach to providers through calls, emails, and site visits. Serve as a point of contact for questions. Encourage active participation in Texas Foster Youth Network (TXFYN). Attend outreach events, regional meetings, and community fairs to promote Texas Foster Youth Network (TXFYN), recruit providers, and strengthen community relationships. Update and maintain the statewide service directory and referral tracking system. Ensure provider information is accurate, complete, and current. Prepare materials, schedule meetings, track follow-up tasks, and assist with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) coordination to support partnership development. Assist with the preparation and distribution of outreach materials. Support provider training efforts through logistics, material development, and attendance tracking. Collect and report outreach metrics and monitor activity progress. Ensure provider engagement remains trauma-informed, youth-centered, and culturally responsive. Participate in institute functions such as trainings, supervision, staff meetings, and events. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in social work, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in outreach and/or community engagement. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Values the contributions of others in the work environment. Knowledge of or experience with systems impacting foster youth.  Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and youth development. Lived or work experience in foster care. Experience with systems impacting foster youth. Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000 - depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Ability to work remotely within the state of Texas Work Shift M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm Required Materials 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. ---- 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. ---- 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. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- 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. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants becaus