Project Coordinator - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

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    Job Posting Title:

    Project Coordinator (Legare)

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    Hiring Department:

    Population Research Center

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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 Until Apr 30, 2025

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    Location:

    UT MAIN CAMPUS

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    Job Details:

    General Notes

    The objective of this project is to build an interdisciplinary global network-of-networks focusing on aspects of learning, development, and culture as they relate to global education needs. Our AccelNET represents an advance in methods for engaging in scalable convergence science, as well as how to harness global science to accelerate cultures of learning. We aim to leverage technology, social science, and data science advances to create collaborative resources designed to elevate the global science of learning and education. We seek to implement a sustainable ecosystem of communication, synthesis, best practices, research, and innovation for a network-of-networks designed to accelerate the global science of learning. We will evolve an interdisciplinary network-of-networks, including social science researchers, neuroscientists, psychologists, data scientists, engineers, designers, global development practitioners, philanthropists, educators, and policy makers in order to create cross-cutting infrastructure to tackle pressing challenges in the science of learning to meet the needs of global education. The network leverages resources from four existing networks: the Global Science of Learning for Education Network (GSoLEN), a network of scientists, policy experts, philanthropists, and practitioners all focused on learning and education; the Center for Applied Cognitive Science (CACS), a center specializing on applying cognitive science to relevant problems using culturally appropriate measures and approaches, an educational technology and innovation network, Mind Center for Educational Technology (MindCET), and a global development network, Global Communities. Our AccelNET specializes in global development, learning, education, cross-cultural training, and policy.

    This position will entail taking a leadership role in project management and convergence science. The Project Coordinator will work with the leadership team and network of network collaborators to implement project activities, meet deadlines, and ensure deliverables are met.

    Full-time position with a start date as early as April 2, 2024, and will be funded for one year with the opportunity to extend.

    The Project Coordinator will work in the Center for Applied Cognitive Science in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin.

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    Purpose

    The Population Research Center and Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin (PI: Cristine Legare) invite applications for a Project Coordinator. The successful candidate will work on coordinating the Harnessing Global Science Networks to Accelerate Cultures of Learning Project, a research program funded by the National Science Foundation.

    Responsibilities

    • Interface with funders, scientific partners, and principle investigators on a regular basis to ensure sponsor satisfaction of project/program technical and business execution.
    • Supervision of a large-scale international project.
    • Establish and maintain project goals and priorities in accordance with PI's guidance and intent to ensure the successful accomplishment of sponsor expectations and mission requirements.
    • Facilitate the investigation of new technical concepts and applications and prepare and submit budget and technical proposals for new and existing projects.
    • Continuously manage project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure the successful and timely execution of project deliverables.
    • Grant writing
    • Post award reporting
    • Other related functions as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    • Master's degree in Education, Cognitive, Social or Natural Sciences, Data or Information Science, or related fields.
    • Two or more years' project coordinator experience
    • Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.

    Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • PhD degree in Education, Cognitive, Social or Natural Sciences, Data or Information Science, or related fields.
    • Five or more years project management experience.
    • Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and JIRA software.


    Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, and be capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position requires attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and excellent judgment. The position requires the applicant to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with groups of collaborators. The position requires the applicant to routinely work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.

    Salary Range

    $54,389+ depending on qualifications

    Working Conditions

    Typical Office/Lab Environment

    Required Materials

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

    Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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 approval.

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    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.

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    Background Checks:

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    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.