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The Holdsworth Center seeks an Executive Assistant who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture and values. The Holdsworth Center seeks an Executive Assistant who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture and values.

Our organization & mission

The Holdsworth Center is an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit founded in 2017 by Charles Butt, an education philanthropist and Chairman of H-E-B, a regional retail company. Our mission is to impact, over time, the quality of K-12 public education for all Texas students by supporting and developing leaders.

The Holdsworth Center partners with Texas public school districts to help educators become experts at leadership and to grow stronger leaders within their own systems. Holdsworth makes investments within districts and brings education leaders from across Texas to learn at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education matters. Holdsworth hosts educators for learning sessions on the 44-acre campus, which has 186 sleeping rooms and state-of-the-art classroom space.

Our work

In our leadership development programs, superintendents, central office administrators, principals, assistant principals, teachers and other campus leaders engage with some of the nation's top experts in their fields from a variety of sectors, including K-12 education, academia, government and business.

In some of our partner districts, we embed Holdsworth consultants to work hand-in-hand with central office leaders to define what great leadership looks and help them build custom solutions to identify and develop future campus leaders, place them in leadership roles and support them as they progress in their leadership journey.

Our theory of action is that stronger leaders will build stronger systems that achieve stronger results for students. That belief is backed by research showing that after teachers, school leaders have the greatest influence on student outcomes.

Our culture & values

We have three core values at Holdsworth: Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service and Believe in People. Our values flow from the vision and beliefs of our founder, Charles Butt, and guide our daily words and actions, bringing meaning to the work we do.

About the position

A new created position, the Executive Assistant, reporting to the Chief of Staff, will work independently and with direction from senior staff to manage and perform a variety of administrative functions for three-four senior staff; performing work with a service mindset and in a manner that is aligned to the values of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize incoming work for senior staff by maintaining daily task lists and providing general administrative support
• Manage meeting requests, planning and execution, including AV support as needed.
• Coordinate and maintain calendars for senior staff
• Book travel arrangements for senior staff as requested to include hotel stays, airfare and/or car rentals
• Assist with preparation, review and submission of expense reports
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to manage logistics for in-person meetings, tours or guest visits
• Support short- or long-term projects as directed
• Act as back-up for Office Coordinator for inventory management and front desk support
• Maintain general knowledge of meetings and events on campus to support staff as needed
• Work with talented, mission-driven peers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desirable candidates will have a range of prior experience and capabilities to include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university is desired
• Five to seven years of relevant work experience in an office environment and/or supporting multiple senior staff required
• Experience working in a non-profit or education institution a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong customer service and servant leadership skills
• Organized and with a high attention to detail
• Displays the ability to be proactive in working to resolve administrative problems by using critical thinking skills
• Excellent technical and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have the ability to operate with discretion
• Excellent at multi-tasking and time management

How to apply

Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and cover letter, detailing their interest in this position and how their experience will contribute to the work of The Holdsworth Center.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Applications will be screened regularly until a sufficient pool of candidates is identified.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Holdsworth Center seeks an Accountant who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture and values.

Our organization & mission

The Holdsworth Center is an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit founded in 2017 by Charles Butt, an education philanthropist and Chairman of H-E-B, a regional retail company. Our mission is to impact, over time, the quality of K-12 public education for all Texas students by supporting and developing leaders.

The Holdsworth Center partners with Texas public school districts to help educators become experts at leadership and to grow stronger leaders within their own systems. Holdsworth makes investments within districts and brings education leaders from across Texas to learn at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education matters. Holdsworth hosts educators for learning sessions on the 44-acre campus, which has 186 sleeping rooms and state-of-the-art classroom space.

Our work

In our leadership development programs, superintendents, central office administrators, principals, assistant principals, teachers and other campus leaders engage with some of the nation's top experts in their fields from a variety of sectors, including K-12 education, academia, government and business.

In some of our partner districts, we embed Holdsworth consultants to work hand-in-hand with central office leaders to define what great leadership looks and help them build custom solutions to identify and develop future campus leaders, place them in leadership roles and support them as they progress in their leadership journey.

Our theory of action is that stronger leaders will build stronger systems that achieve stronger results for students. That belief is backed by research showing that after teachers, school leaders have the greatest influence on student outcomes.

Our culture & values

We have three core values at Holdsworth: Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service and Believe in People. Our values flow from the vision and beliefs of our founder, Charles Butt, and guide our daily words and actions, bringing meaning to the work we do.

About the position

The Accountant will assist the Controller perform Holdsworth’s accounting operation responsibilities including general accounting, accounts payable, travel and expense, procurement, accounts receivable, taxes, external audit, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations required for month end close
• Perform accounts payable duties, including vendor maintenance, data collection and entry, chart of account coding, and invoice processing
• Perform accounts receivable duties, including customer maintenance, invoicing, and collections
• Review procurement card transactions and personal reimbursements requests for compliance with company policies and process expense reports
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper accounting for revenue and expenses
• Prepare and assist with audit schedule preparation
• Assist with IRS Tax Form 1099 and Form 990 Annual Filing
• Assist with financial statement review and analysis

Desirable candidates will have a range of prior experience and capabilities to include:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in a non-profit organization (preferred)
• Experience accounting for investments and fixed assets (preferred)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with accounting software and highly proficient in Excel
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

How to apply

Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and cover letter, detailing their interest in this position and how their experience will contribute to the work of The Holdsworth Center.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Applications will be screened regularly until a sufficient pool of candidates is identified.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Holdsworth Center seeks a Controller who believes in the promise of public schools to deliver excellent and equitable results for students, and who believes their unique skills and inner purpose would be a great match for Holdsworth’s mission, culture and values.

Our organization & mission

The Holdsworth Center is an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit founded in 2017 by Charles Butt, an education philanthropist and Chairman of H-E-B, a regional retail company. Our mission is to impact, over time, the quality of K-12 public education for all Texas students by supporting and developing leaders.

The Holdsworth Center partners with Texas public school districts to help educators become experts at leadership and to grow stronger leaders within their own systems. Holdsworth makes investments within districts and brings education leaders from across Texas to learn at its Campus on Lake Austin, a one-of-a-kind place dedicated to the idea that public education matters. Holdsworth hosts educators for learning sessions on the 44-acre campus, which has 186 sleeping rooms and state-of-the-art classroom space.

Our work

In our leadership development programs, superintendents, central office administrators, principals, assistant principals, teachers and other campus leaders engage with some of the nation's top experts in their fields from a variety of sectors, including K-12 education, academia, government and business.

In some of our partner districts, we embed Holdsworth consultants to work hand-in-hand with central office leaders to define what great leadership looks and help them build custom solutions to identify and develop future campus leaders, place them in leadership roles and support them as they progress in their leadership journey.

Our theory of action is that stronger leaders will build stronger systems that achieve stronger results for students. That belief is backed by research showing that after teachers, school leaders have the greatest influence on student outcomes.

Our culture & values

We have three core values at Holdsworth: Drive for Excellence & Equity, Be of Service and Believe in People. Our values flow from the vision and beliefs of our founder, Charles Butt, and guide our daily words and actions, bringing meaning to the work we do.

About the position

The Controller, reporting to the CFO, will oversee the financial operations of the organization, ensuring that all financial activities are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting principles. They will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage one accountant and oversee and perform day-to-day accounting operations including general accounting, accounts payable, procurement, travel and expense, accounts receivable, payroll and taxes
• Perform critical accounting functions including review of journal entries, oversee month/year end close processes, review reconciliations for cash, investments, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Perform accounting for gifts, reserve/restricted funds, and pooled investment
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting principles, including GAAP and non-profit accounting standards
• External audit – lead audit process, work directly with auditors, prepare audit schedules, draft financials statement and notes to financial statements
• IRS Form 990 and 990T – lead tax return process, work directly with tax preparer, prepare supporting schedules including the functional expense
• Assist with designing and implementing a new finance ERP system
• Perform detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual review of Program and Support financial results (budget vs. actual, year over year). Work directly with budget owners to understand results/variances. Present summary results to CFO; prepare executive-level communication/presentation.
• Provide financial analysis and support for special projects and initiatives as needed
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support organizational planning and decision-making

Desirable candidates will have a range of prior experience and capabilities to include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance as a Controller
• Must have experience with non-profit accounting and tax reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles and standards
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

How to apply

Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and cover letter, detailing their interest in this position and how their experience will contribute to the work of The Holdsworth Center.

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Applications will be screened regularly until a sufficient pool of candidates is identified.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Education Programs Paid Internship (hiring one intern) - $15/hr.

Part time: May - August with possibility to extend through the fall for 15-20 hours/week (prefer 20 hours a week)

About The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is an Austin-based non-profit organization founded and largely funded by Charles Butt, Chairman of H-E-B, a regional retail company. Our mission is to impact, over time, the quality of K-12 public education for all Texas students by supporting and developing leaders. We partner with public school districts over five years to help them grow outstanding leaders at all levels so that staff thrive, and students excel in every classroom. At Holdsworth, we believe leadership isn’t just about titles. We make a deep investment in leaders at both the district and campus levels, including teachers who lead students in the classroom and influence and lead their colleagues.

About the position

We are seeking one organized and driven individual to serve as an intern with the Campus Leadership Program (CLP) team. CLP is a two-year journey for principals and their school teams consisting of 12 multi-day, in-person learning sessions. In the coming year, we will serve more than 180 schools and 720 campus leaders across the state of Texas.. The interns will assist CLP Program Coordinators with communications, logistics and execution of these large-scale events (learning sessions).

Insights we hope you will acquire in this position:

• Large scale event planning
• Using the planning tool, Asana, for managing projects
• Proficiency in Zoom and other virtual tools to support learning
• Working as part of a team and team meeting dynamics
• Gaining confidence in giving and receiving feedback
• Leading with values at the center of decision-making
• Exposure to world-class personal leadership development content and faculty
• Understanding the inner workings of the programs department of an educational non-profit

Responsibilities include:

• Event planning and logistics support for multi-day learning sessions
• Preparing and publishing printed or digital assets
• Data collection, input and tracking information on spreadsheets
• Organization and management of programs storage and supplies
• Proof-reading documents
• Ability to work on our Campus on Lake Austin or virtually from home depending on conditions and needs of the program
• Sending email reminders to leaders
• Researching various topics to support team projects

Candidate should be able to:

• Plan large scale in-person events
• Effectively and efficiently manipulate data and spreadsheets
• Organize personal work
• Manage time effectively
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Proof-read print and digital assets
• Quickly learn new systems and processes
• Work independently/be self-motivated
• Ask clarifying questions in order to gather necessary information for projects
• Support multiple team members with different projects
• Work on multiple projects at the same time
• Use Microsoft Office and Google Suite comfortably

How to apply

Interested candidates should click here to submit a current resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in The Holdsworth Center. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Holdsworth Center is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.