Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Project Manager for the Addiction Research Institute in the School of Social Work. The role focuses on developing and delivering regional training and technical assistance, with strong emphasis on project development, scheduling, staff supervision, and client/stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities include directing multiple TA projects, supporting strategic planning, and coordinating with cross-regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field with at least 5 years of project management experience in behavioral health.
• Minimum of 3 years staff supervision experience managing project teams.
• Knowledge of project management and leadership development; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills; ability to be flexible.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage regional behavioral health center workforce development training and TA projects using established PM methodologies.
• Assist Director with strategic planning, report writing, and grant development.
• Supervise project team staff.
• Attend state, regional, and national meetings and training to support goals.
• Participate in cross regional and national work groups to advance Center goals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

Hiring Department: School of Social Work

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Nov 01, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2027

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

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.

Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field of discipline with 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000 - depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• 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

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.

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.

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.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• 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) report. 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.