Senior Program Coordinator for Research, Construction Industry Institute, Cockrell school of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Senior Program Coordinator for Research, Construction Industry Institute, Cockrell school of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Construction Industry Institute

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Construction Industry Institute (CII) is a leading research unit at The University of Texas at Austin. For over 40 years, CII has brought together academics and industry volunteers from its 100+ member organizations to improve the management of capital projects. Our core activity is managing applied research projects that drive innovation and excellence in the industry.

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.”  As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first-class academic and research programs.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to solving real problems faced in capital projects, making a tangible difference in the industry for present and future generations

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate and innovative professionals from academia and industry

• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to a wide range of interesting colleagues, material, and cutting-edge research, enhancing your skills and knowledge

UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The Senior Program Coordinator for Research is crucial in CII's research program. Interfaces with academics and industry volunteers to coordinate events, meetings and activities essential for identifying research topics, forming research teams, managing project progress, and delivering research outcomes. Works closely with the Director for Research and Operations, the Project Manager for Research, and other CII areas to ensure the success and impact of CII research in the real world.<