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Project Manager

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Location
Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Project Manager oversees center operations and initiatives, coordinating planning, resources, deadlines, records, and stakeholder communications. The role leads event delivery, supports grant preparation and management, and coordinates rebranding, marketing, and communications. It also facilitates meetings, supports community and research groups, collaborates across campus, and oversees administrative processes and temporary staff while ensuring compliance with UT Austin policies and procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project PlanningProject CoordinationWorkflow OptimizationGrant ManagementEvent Planning

Full job description

Oversee center operations by participating in project planning, maintaining key records and procedures, and coordinating center initiatives. Monitor deadlines, align resources, streamline workflows, and keep stakeholders informed. Prepare data for reports and presentations, track progress on initiatives, and recommend operational improvements to ensure the successful advancement of project goals. Assist with current and future grant proposal preparation and grants management .Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of events, including but not limited to overseeing budgets and expense processing; venue reservations, travel arrangements, catering, and A/V logistics; accessibility; branded communications; stakeholder coordination; run-of-show and on-site leadership; and post-event recordings, evaluation, and reporting.In coordination with the College of Natural Sciences, support rebranding efforts and maintain brand presence, including updates to all digital communications and printed marketing materials, responding to stakeholder input, and managing website revisions and ongoing maintenance.Facilitate meetings, coordinate resources, prepare agendas and materials, send reminders, and capture detailed meeting notes. Coordinate virtual meetings and room reservations, catering, and all other logistical details.Contribute active involvement with community outreach, the Graduate Student Council, and aging research subgroups, providing administrative, logistical, and operational guidance and support for ongoing and recurring projects.Lead marketing and communications; managing listservs and distribution calendars; updating and maintaining the website; creating and scheduling social media content; drafting newsletters and announcements; monitoring analytics to optimize reach and engagement; and ensuring alignment with UT branding and digital accessibility standards.Collaborate with and provide support to the Center on Aging and Population Sciences (CAPS) on events and other projects. Coordinate cross-campus administration and operations, collaborating with departments, research centers, and central units to plan.Provide leadership over administrative processes and ensure smooth operations by overseeing temporary staff, collaborating with departments, centers, and central units, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with UT Austin policies and procedures. Anticipate risks, prepare contingencies, and support the centers success by taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

How this job compares

Set against the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$112–177K/yr772 salary ranges
  • Texas median$44–57/hr39 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,849 open Project Manager jobs in Texas and 22,993 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (19,950 postings).
Education
12,857 of the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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