Manager - Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Manager - Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health----
Hiring Department:
Office of the Associate Dean for Research----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Sep 01, 2024----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Some travel required.
Purpose
The Manager position will be responsible for management and documentation of contracts and grants, including development, oversight, amendments, budget reporting, monitoring deliverables, and communication with subcontractors and the funder.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage sub-awards and contracts, including reporting, invoicing, and payment.
Maintain financial data quality and compliance with sponsor reporting systems.
Summarize reported deliverable data and financial data. Manage deliverables deadlines, and create reports for the project team and funders.
Use university systems to manage sub-awards and contracts, including *DEFINE and the Research Management System (RMS).
Represent the project team on assigned workgroups and in contract meetings with the funding organizations.
Participate in regular team meetings and project meetings with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or other related field with at least 3 years of experience overseeing business operations at a university or nonprofit. Excellent attention to detail. Strong writing and communication skills. Experience with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Values the contribution of others in the work environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Business Administration with at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Experience with processes, policies, and procedures at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), including *DEFINE and the UT Research Management System (RMS).
Salary Range
$60,000 - $75,000 - depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Some travel required
Work Shift
M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm
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.
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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 approvalApply for this role
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