Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; Hybrid; 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 to lead development and delivery of regional behavioral health training and technical assistance services. You will oversee project staff and consultants, manage timelines, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, report writing, grant development, and participating in national work groups to advance center goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field with at least 5 years of project management experience in behavioral health.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management and leadership development.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, direct and monitor assigned regional behavioral health center workforce development training and technical assistance projects using established project management methods.
• Communicate and consult with project team members, subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Assist Director with strategic planning, report writing, and grant development.
• Supervise project team staff.
• Attend state, regional, and national meetings and training to support project goals and collaboration.
• Participate in cross regional and national cross network work groups to advance goals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership development

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field

Master's degree in related field (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

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.