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Job Posting Title:
Science Project Manager
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Hiring Department:
John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jul 01, 2029
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is among the most well-established and well-regarded geoscience programs in the world. The school includes the University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, one of the country's oldest geoscience departments, and two world-renowned research units, the Institute for Geophysics and the Bureau of Economic Geology. The school has more than 5,000 alumni, 400 graduate and undergraduate students, 120 tenure-track and research faculty members, 110 research staff and postdoctoral scientists, and 140 support staff. The Associate Dean for Research (ADR)'s Office is responsible for fostering an active research culture and promoting the formulation and implementation of major collaborative research initiatives and multi- and interdisciplinary research.
For more information about Jackson School of Geosciences please visit: https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/
BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
This position will serve as Science Project Manager for the Jackson School of Geosciences' (JSG) Strategic Investment Programs (SIP). The SIPs are interdisciplinary research projects designed to bring together faculty and researchers from across JSG to tackle significant, societally relevant geoscience topics (for example, cascading geohazards; AI, earth resources, global change; and coastal processes). The SIPs, and this position, are funded through the office of the Associate Dean for Research for a three-year period. The successful Coordinator for these programs will provide essential support that will allow faculty to further develop the science underpinning SIP research. We anticipate several activities, including: developing strategies to leverage assets within the SIP projects and across JSG and UT Austin; disseminating research findings, opportunities, and key outcomes through the website and periodic newsletters; and identifying strategies and new opportunities for collaborating with other major international and national programs. The candidate will work closely with SIP leads and ADR office staff to ensure that updates and issues can be communicated and resolved effectively.
This position will be for 3 years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
Responsibilities

• Strategic support - identify opportunities for cross-SIP, -JSG and -UT campus collaboration that will initiate new and leverage existing research activities.
• Stakeholders/partners - assist with identifying and engaging (initial and continual) stakeholders and partners to ensure SIP research is relevant and impactful.
• Publications - help coordinate development of white papers, articles, and other scientific publications.
• Communications - assist with providing regular updates to the Jackson School community, partners, stakeholders, and funders. This may include periodic newsletters.
• Advisory Board - assist with managing the members and organizing meetings.
• Recruitment - assist with the logistics of recruiting early career researchers through the scholarship programs supported by the SIPs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
M.Sc. in Earth science or related field, or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience. Experience in providing strategic direction for new research programs across geoscience disciplines. Ability to manage and assimilate results of research projects and disseminate them to professional peers. Demonstrated ability and interest to work within an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and economists in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills. Education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Earth science or related field. More than the minimum required years of experience. Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research priorities and project needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge in project management skills. Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.
Salary Range
$78,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: 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; you will be able to multi-select additional files. 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.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: 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.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
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• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.