Project Director (Full-Time, Temporary)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX invites applications for a Project Director (Full-Time, Temporary) in the Office of the Dean - College of Education. This position oversees a large grant program, directing activities, staff, and resources to advance designated research goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive administrative experience, including grant and project management, budgeting, and liaison with agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Broad and extensive administrative experience in research or grant projects.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of professional staff and researchers.
• Administer grant funds and establish accounting compliant with regulations.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate project activities across grants.
• Liaise with agencies and stakeholders to support data exchange.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Grants administration

Team supervision

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, theuniversity boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with thespirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a studentpopulation of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scaleopportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas andjust an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides arearesidents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfillingand impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to theprovisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizesthe employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202600032ES

Title

Project Director (Full-Time, Temporary)

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant fundedposition expected to end on or before 10/01/2030. Continuation ofthis position is contingent upon continued funding.

Department

Office of the Dean - College of Education

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date

10/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Master’s degree in related field, project, or grant. Broad andextensive administrative experience in basic and applied researchtechniques or as needed by grant or project. Wide knowledge andskill in applying principles and practices of management, inapplying principles and practices in basic and applied research andin related field of operations. A combination of education,experience, and training that would produce the required knowledgeand abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Plans, administers, or directs all activities of a large grant,project, or program committed to a particular course of study ormore than one grant, project, or program.

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant fundedposition expected to end on or before 10/01/2030. Continuation ofthis position is contingent upon continued funding.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for direct supervision and administrative management oftotal project or projects. Supervision is required of otherprofessional staff researchers, Doctoral Fellows, clerical staff,and/or part-time student employees. Position requires ability tomaintain liaison work with agencies and governments related to eachproject as well as establishing a working relationship forenhancing data exchange. Duties will also include management ofgrant funds, establishing an accounting system compatible withFederal regulations, and management of all grant resources. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness ofthe project or projects. Other specific duties that would relatedirectly to the purpose of each project. Performs other relatedduties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Other University departments, State and Federal agencies, andoutside vendors. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA ).

Full Time Part Time

Full Time Temporary

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49093

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, nationalorigin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteranstatus. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensureequal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII asinterpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State Universityis an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will haveadditional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

AnnualSecurity and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 2
2. Letter of Recommendation 3

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question)
3. If your response to the question above was "Other" pleaseindicate from what source. (Open Ended Question)