University Of Texas

Project Manager

University Of Texas$94K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 6-7 years of classroom teaching experience essential.
  • 4-6 years as a campus or district administrator required.
  • Minimum 5 years working with local education agencies (LEAs).
  • 5-10 years experience in facilitating professional learning and coaching.
  • Firm understanding of research-based literacy and math instruction needed.
  • Experience supporting emergent bilinguals preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support LASO - LIFT grants with technical assistance and coaching for LEAs.
  • Manage and develop assigned projects emphasizing time schedule control and stakeholder communication.
  • Support SPED Leadership Impact Series and Intervention Academies projects.
  • Develop project plans and key milestones in collaboration with the team.
  • Attend trainings and maintain accurate documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Dynamic and team-oriented collaborative work environment.
  • Experience across multiple educational projects and initiatives.
Full Job Description

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:

Purpose

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.

Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's Degree.

  • 6-7 years of classroom teaching experience.

  • 4-6 years of experience as a campus or district administrator.

  • At least 5 years working with local education agencies (LEAs).

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years of relevant experience.

  • A Master's Degree

Salary Range

$94,540 - $100,000

Working Conditions
  • Typical office environment

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

  • Letter of interest

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 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.

About University Of Texas

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. The university offers over 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 13 colleges and schools. It is known for its strong academic programs in business, engineering, law, and natural sciences. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. It has a strong research program and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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