Project Manager

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager

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Hiring Department:

School of Social Work

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Oct 01, 2022

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2023

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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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. Some travel required.

Purpose

The Project Manager will support the Director of the Addiction Recovery Institute (ARI) in development related to strategic planning, business operations, employment, recruiting, and implementation of projects as directed by the ARI executive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director and Executive Team with strategic planning to define and implement the vision of the Addiction Resource Institute (ARI) to execute the organization’s goals and objectives. Build and strengthen business relationships to support and increase recognition and diversify funding sources. Support the strategic and business needs of Director and Executive Team to enable thoughtful options that serve emerging needs.
• Assist Director with job development, recruitment and training of new faculty and staff. Supervise staff, students and interns as required. Strategize, design, implement and execute a portfolio of professional development opportunities. Consult with different departments to identify professional development resources and identify experts to deliver workshops, create materials, and offer feedback. Research, coordinate and design learning offerings. Evaluate the impact of these programs.
• Collaborate with the Director on business development and operations including raising funds to support the education and outreach programs by seeking support from private foundations, donors, private industry and other state and federal sponsors (funders). Assist with grant preparation and work with faculty to create grans educational programs related to their research. Oversee and manage ARI budget and other faculty research budgets and needed. Implement process improvement and efficient workflow management techniques.
• Develop, design, implement and facilitate events with event planning and management. Represent ARI at high-profile events, committee meetings, and work-groups. Attend conferences and professional development meetings pertinent to advancing the growth of the Addiction Research Institute (ARI) both regionally and nationally.
• Manage the education, outreach, communication, and marketing for the Addiction Resource Institute (ARI). Receive general direction regarding the planning, design, development and operations of educational and outreach programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years project management experience in relevant area of assignment. Will work in fast paced and dynamic growing department and institute. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate effectively and utilize strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to follow-through with strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn other technologies as necessary. Some travel required. Ability to work independently and on a team. Values the contributions of others in a diverse work environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required 5 years project management experience. Demonstrated ability to build and develop relationships with communities, businesses and other external partners. Experience with business operations and event planning.

Driving Required

This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$85,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Some travel required

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.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

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

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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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

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

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2021 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.