Hourly Product Development Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Nonexempt
Earliest Start Date
Immediately
Salary
$35/hour
Hours per Week
19.5 hours per week
Hiring Department
Texas Med Dental Appl
Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
About Us
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans - and people all over the world - through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.
The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.
Purpose of Position
TXHES is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Product Development Specialist to support the evaluation, assessment, and continuous improvement of products and services related to TMDSAS and affiliated initiatives. This role will coordinate evaluation activities, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, engage stakeholders across the health professions education community, and support innovation and product development efforts through evidence-informed recommendations.
The ideal candidate is skilled in program or product evaluation, data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and translating findings into actionable insights that improve user experience, operational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.
Essential Functions

• Coordinate and support evaluation activities related to TMDSAS products, services, and operational initiatives
• Design and implement evaluation plans, surveys, feedback mechanisms, and assessment processes
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Prepare reports, summaries, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
• Interface with institutional partners, advisors, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and support collaborative evaluation efforts
• Support product and service innovation through market research, benchmarking, and process analysis
• Assist with identifying operational efficiencies and user-centered improvements across systems and services
• Maintain documentation related to evaluation activities, recommendations, and outcomes
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Analytical & Evaluation Skills

• Experience with evaluation, assessment, research, and program improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Experience using surveys, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Product and process improvement
• Continuous improvement mindset

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage projects independently

Strategic & Critical Thinking

• Strategic thinking
• Ability to connect data and findings to broader organizational goals

Communication & Reporting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations

Project Management & Organization

• Project coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and related experience in public administration, business, education, social sciences, health professions education, data analytics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting higher education, admissions, healthcare, or nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with centralized application services, student pipeline programs, or workforce-related initiatives
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Experience translating data into operational or strategic recommendations

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Uses standard office equipment

Additional Information
This position is not eligible for employee benefits including, but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay. For information about eligibility, visit Active Employees Eligibility https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility .
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.
For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu .