Research Programs Manager - Grants, Events & Partnerships

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Library access

UT Shuttle access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Civic Leadership seeks a Research Program Coordinator to provide programmatic and administrative support for faculty research and grant-funded initiatives. You will coordinate research programs, partnerships, events and grant activities, and assist PIs in implementing awarded projects.

This exempt, full-time role on UT Main Campus requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience coordinating events or programs, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related fields accepted.
• Two years minimum experience coordinating events, programs, or projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting logistics for in-person and virtual events, including scheduling and travel coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with event documentation experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate faculty-led and grant-funded research programs and initiatives, including civic education programs, professional development, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Assist principal investigators with program timelines, participants, deliverables, and related activities.
• Support School research initiatives and special projects involving collaboration with faculty, units, partners, and external organizations.
• Plan and execute research-related conferences, workshops, seminars, speaker visits, and other grant-supported programming from planning through execution.
• Manage program logistics such as schedules, registration, facilities, catering, materials, and on-site coordination.

Skills

Event coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Civic Leadership seeks a Research Program Coordinator to provide programmatic and administrative support for faculty research and grant-funded initiatives. You will coordinate research programs, partnerships, events and grant activities, and assist PIs in implementing awarded projects.

This exempt, full-time role on UT Main Campus requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience coordinating events or programs, with strong