Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will manage the development and delivery of regional behavioral health training and technical assistance center services and activities. The role emphasizes project development and implementation, schedule control, oversight of project staff and consultants, and communication with designated clients and stakeholders. This is a grant-funded position; reassignment will depend on performance, progress toward research goals, and continued funding. Remote work is available within Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. The position is based at the UT Main Campus and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The position is expected to continue through October 31, 2027, with an earliest start date of November 1, 2026. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of project management experience in the behavioral health field; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• At least 3 years of staff supervision experience managing project teams.
• Knowledge and skills in project management and leadership development.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility and strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States full-time for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related discipline with more than 5 years of project management experience in a relevant area of behavioral health.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and promising substance use treatment and recovery practices, adult learning approaches, training, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, direct, and monitor assigned regional behavioral health center workforce development training and technical assistance projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Communicate and consult with project team members, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the 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 network work groups to advance behavioral health training and technical assistance center goals and objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level