Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Project Manager for the Addiction Research Institute within the School of Social Work. This grant-funded role focuses on developing and delivering regional behavioral health training and technical assistance, with oversight of staff and consultants.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Sciences with at least 5 years of project management experience in behavioral health, US work authorization, and the ability to work remotely within Texas,

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.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to be flexible and have strong prioritization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, direct and monitor 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.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Communication

Time management

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Master's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 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

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

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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

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Compliance

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