Senior Program Manager - Research Grants & Partnerships

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UNT Health Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide research administrative support across the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium and Public Health research administration. The role will strengthen coordination with partners, oversee expenditures, and ensure timely, compliant execution of grant-funded activities.

The candidate will manage budgets, procurement support, and payroll-related submissions while maintaining audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance; and three (3) years of general administrative, operations, or program coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning and development in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Monitor and report expenditures at UNT Health and subrecipient sites in compliance with federal, state, and sponsor requirements.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, participate in meetings, and present regulatory or program updates as needed.
• Track and document research support activities and coordinate electronic Payroll Action Request submissions for faculty and staff.
• Support procurement functions, including supplier management, requisitions, contracts and amendments, invoicing, travel requests and reports, and expense reimbursements for externally and internally supported research projects.
• Contribute to an effective control environment by supporting integrity, oversight, structure, and commitment to competence.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Grant management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

UNT Health Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide research administrative support across the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium and Public Health research administration. The role will strengthen coordination with partners, oversee expenditures, and ensure timely, compliant execution of grant-funded activities.

The candidate will manage budgets, procurement support, and payroll-related submissions while maintaining audit readiness.