Project Manager

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Special Education department seeks a Project Manager to support the STAR team by coordinating activities, timelines, and team communication on UT Main Campus.

This exempt position offers a 40-hour week, a start date of Oct 29, 2026, and ends Aug 31, 2027, with responsibilities including planning, documentation, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration to move priorities forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing educational projects and coordinating plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Experience organizing data collection, reporting activities, and collaborating with researchers and education professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project plans, timelines, and task assignments.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, decisions, and follow-ups.
• Maintain organized project files, records, and tracking systems.
• Track deliverables and deadlines; prepare progress updates and reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support STAR team priorities.

Skills

Project management

Education project experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Purpose

Provide project management support for the STAR team by coordinating activities, timelines, and team communication. Maintain organized workflows and documentation, track progress and deliverables, and facilitate collaboration to support timely completion of team priorities.

Job Posting Title

Project Manager

Hiring Department

Special Education

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Oct 29, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and task assignments. Coordinate activities across team members, monitor progress toward milestones, and identify issues requiring follow-up or adjustments.
• Communication and Coordination: Facilitate timely communication among team members, leadership, and partners. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions and action items, and follow up to support completion of assigned tasks.
• Organization and Documentation: Maintain organized project files, records, and tracking systems. Establish consistent processes for documenting activities, managing materials, and ensuring team members have access to current information.
• Deliverable Tracking and Reporting: Track deliverables and deadlines, prepare progress updates, and coordinate review and approval processes. Review materials for completeness and consistency with established requirements.
• STAR Team Collaboration and Additional Project Support: Collaborate with colleagues and partners to share expertise, coordinate activities, and complete project deliverables. Provide additional support for STAR team priorities and related assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing educational projects, including coordinating project plans, timelines, team activities, partner communications, and deliverables.
• Experience organizing data collection and reporting activities, preparing written reports and presentations, and collaborating with researchers and education professionals.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience coordinating multi-year projects with district or state education partners.
• Background in program evaluation, implementation research, or educational improvement initiatives.
• Experience gathering stakeholder feedback, translating findings into practical recommendations, and supporting educator professional development.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000

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

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 other 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

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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.