Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

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

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Project Manager for the Addiction Research Institute to oversee regional behavioral health training and technical assistance initiatives. The role focuses on project development, implementation, schedule control, and stakeholder communication.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of project management in behavioral health and three years of staff supervision; excellent communication skills are essential.

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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage development and delivery of regional behavioral health training and TA center services.
• Coordinate project staff and consultants; monitor timelines and budgets.
• Assist Director with strategic planning, report writing, and grant development.
• Attend state, regional, and national meetings to support project goals.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute# The University of Texas at Austin Staff Jobs## Project Manager - Addiction Research InstituteApply: UT MAIN CAMPUS: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R\\_00049595**Job Posting Title:**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**----****Job Details:**## General NotesThis 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. ## PurposeManage 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 QualificationsBachelor’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 QualificationsMaster'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 **Important** **for 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.