Associate Director - Texas Center for Disability Studies

Collaborate with local and national partners on project and funding initiatives. Generate external funding through federal, state, local, and non-profit sources. Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or other support roles on projects where appropriate. Manage budget expenditures and allocations on projects in which this position serves as PI or director, in collaboration with Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) financial administrator. Assist Director with budget management and grant continuation as needed. Provide oversight to staff and coordinate activities. Supervise staff members including time sheet approvals, annual evaluations, and mentoring. Supervise student interns. Coordinate regular meetings with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in coordination with Director. Maintain communication with CAC members and recruit new members when needed. Coordinate with TCDS administrator on logistics and TCDS staff as needed.Assist Director in overseeing annual evaluation of TCDS and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) programs in coordination with data and LEND Coordinators, using structures and platforms provided by federal agencies. Assist Director in overseeing information dissemination and communication for TCDS monthly newsletter, social media and website in coordination with Communication Specialist. Represent TCDS and Director by serving on local and national committees, and councils as needed. Attend relevant meetings and events. Inform director and staff of relevant meeting outcomes. Assist Director in management of the Pickle Research Center space for TCDS in coordination with TCDS administrator. Work with the School of Social Work Facilities Manager on TCDS space and furniture needs. Assist with onboarding of new staff.