[Hiring] Project Manager @University of Texas at Austin

Role Description

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 for remote work within the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico.

Manage development and delivery of regional behavioral health training and technical assistance center services and activities, with an emphasis on project development and implementation, time schedule control, oversight of project staff and consultants and communication with designated clients and stakeholders.

• Manage, develop, direct and monitor assigned regional behavioral health center workforce development training and technical assistance projects utilizing accepted project management methodologies.
• Communicate and consult with project team members, subject matter experts and other stakeholders.
• Assist Director with strategic planning, report writing, and grant development.
• Supervise project team staff.
• Attend state, regional, and national meetings and training as needed to support project goals and facilitate collaboration.
• Participate in cross regional and national cross network work groups to advance behavioral health training and technical assistance center goals and objectives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field of discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in behavioral health field.
• Minimum of 3 years staff supervision experience managing project teams.
• Knowledge and skills in project management and leadership development.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and have strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in related field of discipline with more than 5 years of project management experience in relevant area of behavioral health field.
• Knowledge of evidence-based, and promising substance use treatment and recovery practices as well as adult learning approaches, training, and report writing.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 - depending on qualifications.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Ability for remote work within the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico.
• 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.