Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute

University of Texas at Austin Provo, Utah, US

About the Role

Project Manager - Addiction Research Institute
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School of Social Work
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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.
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.
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.
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. Ability to be flexible and have strong prioritization and time management skills. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 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.
May work around standard office conditions
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
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) 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. ----
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of behavioral health projects
  • Coordinate cross-regional training programs and TA center services
  • Supervise project teams and manage staff timelines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience in behavioral health
  • 3+ years staff supervision experience

Required Skills

project management stakeholder communication team leadership grant development strategic planning

Keywords

remote work allowed in specified states grant-funded position behavioral health

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Job Overview

Date Posted 7 hours ago
Location Provo, Utah, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Remote
Experience 5+ years
Category Health information technology

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin