Project Manager - Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Lead Contractor, Outreach & Training Services - Texas Center for Disability Studies

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 68.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program and related grants at the Texas Center for Disability Studies. You will manage project plans, coordinate with TTAP Demonstration Centers, and deliver outreach, training, and technical assistance to applicants and certifiers.

This exempt, full-time role requires strong project management skills, experience with assistive tech, accessible materials, and LMS-based delivery,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with assistive technologies and accessible digital materials.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development, including LMS-based teaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience substituting education and experience as appropriate.

Aufgaben

• Manage and coordinate assigned projects including TTAP Centers and STAP grant.
• Provide outreach, training, case management, and technical assistance.
• Develop project plans with lifecycle, budgets, resources, risk management and milestones.
• Prepare detailed progress reports with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and university regulations.
• Coordinate demonstrations and outreach events; manage grant obligations.
• Lead project communications and documentation with stakeholders.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Assistive technologies

Accessible digital materials

Online teaching design

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or Doctoral degree in disability field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting Title: Project Manager - Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Lead Contractor, Outreach & Training Services - Texas Center for Disability Studies

Key Details

Hiring Department: School of Social Work ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2027 ---- Location: PICKLE RESEARCH 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. Periodic travel within the State of Texas.

Purpose

This position will manage and coordinate assigned projects, including the Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) Demonstration Centers, Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) grant, and Alternative Financing Program. The position will STAP provide outreach, training, case management, technical assistance, and support to applicants and certifiers. They will manage and direct assigned projects with emphasis on time schedule control, coordination of project development and implementation, and communication with designated clients. They will manage, develop, directs and evaluate assigned projects utilizing accepted project management methodologies, communication and consultation with clients, project team members and other stakeholders. Develop project plans including project life cycle, budgets, resource requirements, change management processes, risk management, key milestones, communication mechanisms, test plans and deliverables. Implement and recommend policies and procedures to ensure compliance of all applicable laws, University policies, rules and regulations. Manage project implementation including emergent issues with emphasis on time schedule control to ensure all tasks are completed within established deadlines and budgets. They will work closely with designated clients keeping them informed of progress against plan. Prepare detailed reports on project progress with clients to include project plans, barriers and solutions, milestones, financial costs/projections and analyses. They will perform related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) Grant.
• Train on access to and use of the STAP program.
• Conduct outreach, vendor recruitment, and consumer technical assistance.
• Manage budget, monthly data collection and grantor reports.
• Support Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) grant obligations.
• Coordinate Demonstration Centers.
• Assist with outreach events.
• Manage the Alternative Financing Program, an extension of the primary Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) Grant.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of experience with project management in relevant area of assignment.
• Experience with a variety of assistive technologies.
• Experience developing accessible digital materials
• Experience with professional development design and delivery including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching via a formal learning management system like Canvas.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Values the contributions of others in the workplace.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in a disability related field with more than the required years of experience.
• Experience with America Sign Language (ASL).
• Experience with project outreach.
• Experience with augmentative communication and technologies for people with hearing and vision impairments.
• Experience with ubiquitous accessibility features in mainstream technologies.
• Experience creating accessible digital materials.
• Experience providing services and/or supports for people with a variety of disabilities along the full life spectrum.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$75,000 - depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Periodic travel within the State of Texas.

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

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.

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

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) and cannot we notified. 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.

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