Senior Project Manager
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 20, 2025 | |
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Job Posting Title: Senior Project Manager---- Hiring Department: Curriculum and Instruction---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue---- Location: AUSTIN, TX---- Job Details: General NotesThe Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) is a center within the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin. In support of the mission of the college which is focused on addressing responding to pressing challenges in education and health, IPSI commits resources and services to preparing students to achieve their academic potential; helps students and families increase their college awareness, readiness, and success; and provides educators and leadership with high-quality professional learning by designing and facilitating rigorous, engaging professional development content. The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services. PurposeThe Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready (MCR) and UT GEAR UP for Industry Development and Educational Success (GUIDES) programs in Aldine ISD by ensuring alignment with program objectives and fostering collaboration between UT Austin and district staff. This position ensures consistent delivery of college readiness initiatives, compliance with grant requirements, and positive outcomes for students and families. ResponsibilitiesFunction 1: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to site coordinators, ensuring delivery of high-quality academic enrichment and college readiness services in the district. Assist with the design and delivery of training and identify ongoing professional development opportunities for site coordinators. Function 2: Provide essential on-the-ground leadership and support to the Project Directors. Act as a liaison between UT Austin and Aldine ISD, facilitating communication, program alignment, and collaboration with district administrators and school leadership. Troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively with UT Austin and the district to find appropriate solutions. Function 3: Monitor the implementation of college and career readiness program activities, assess progress toward grant objectives, and ensure compliance with match, data collection, and reporting requirements Function 4: Coordinate and support UT GEAR UP-sponsored programs and district-level events for stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness. Function 5: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, including families, community organizations, and district leadership, to ensure program sustainability. Function 6: Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in related field such as Education, Business Administration, or Public Affairs/Administration. 5+ years of experience administering K-12 or higher education student services or academic development programs. Experience with federal programs and grants. Experience working with multiple partners in a program or major service delivery project. Excellent knowledge of college readiness issues and challenges facing low-income, first-generation student populations. Supervisory experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with the administrative structure of a large research university. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience with GEAR UP. Experience with grant and contract development, writing, and submitting proposals. Familiarity with UT Austin systems and contract processes. Preferably located in Houston with the expectation of required trips to central Texas based on an agreed upon schedule. Salary Range$85,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented 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 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. ---- 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. ---- 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:
---- 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 most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. | |