Job Posting Title:
Project Manager
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Hiring Department:
Special Education
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Jul 01, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented Project Manager to lead and oversee assigned projects from planning through implementation. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective project delivery through coordination of resources, stakeholder communication, and progress monitoring. The Project Manager will support multiple initiatives, including LASO – Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT), Intervention Academies, and the SPED Leadership Impact Series project.
Support the director and manager of the LASO - LIFT grants with LEAs in Texas and beyond with technical support, professional learning and coaching, at the discretion of direct supervisor. Manage, develop and evaluate assigned projects and plans with emphasis on time schedule control, coordination of project development, implementation, and communication.
Support the SPED Leadership Impact Series and Intervention Academies projects.
Develop and manage project plans, change management processes, key milestones, communication mechanisms, and deliverables with project director and project team members, and other stakeholders.
Attend all trainings and meetings as required and maintain accurate documentation of work.
Other duties as assigned.
A Bachelor's Degree.
6-7 years of classroom teaching experience.
4-6 years of experience as a campus or district administrator.
5-10 years experience facilitating high-quality professional learning for various stakeholders (i.e., teachers, campus leadership, district leadership); including coaching and technical assistance).
A firm understanding of research based literacy and math instruction for elementary and/or secondary students.
A willingness to become certified as a Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) support provider.
Deep understanding of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including both planning and implementation.
Experience supporting emergent bilinguals.
Experience using collaborative technological tools such as Canvas, Teams, and Zoom.
Ability to multitask on several initiatives both independently and with colleagues.
Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver professional learning for adult audiences.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
10 years of relevant experience.
A Master's Degree
$94,540 - $100,000
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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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.
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.
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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.
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