Project Manager – Addiction Research Institute

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

Tagged as: Life Sciences