Job Posting Title:
Project Manager----
Hiring Department:
Special Education----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Jun 01, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Lead and oversee behavior and mental health focused activities from planning through implementation and in compliance with university policies and regulations, while leveraging LSSP expertise to coordinate resources, manage priorities, provide professional learning and coaching to educators, and maintain clear communication with funder and stakeholders.
Manage, develop, direct, and evaluate assigned behavior and mental health activities and plans with emphasis on time schedule control, coordination of project development, implementation, and communication. Apply LSSP expertise to ensure projects are grounded in evidence-based assessment and intervention practices that align with MTSS and support student academic, behavior, and mental health outcomes.
Conduct face-to-face or virtual professional learning using TIER-created content and other evidence-based materials focused on behavior and mental health within an MTSS framework. Provide guidance, coaching, and technical assistance to statewide stakeholders on implementation of MTSS, including data-based decision making, progress monitoring, and tiered behavioral and mental health supports.
Develop and manage project plans, change management processes, key milestones, communication mechanisms, and deliverables with project director and project team members, and other stakeholders. Integrate knowledge of school psychology, behavioral assessment, and mental health systems into project design, including alignment with MTSS, trauma-informed practices, and responsive approaches.
Manage project implementation, including emergent issues, with emphasis on time schedule control to ensure all tasks are completed within established deadlines and budgets. Monitor fidelity of implementation for behavior and mental health initiatives, use data to identify barriers, and collaborate with districts, campuses, and other partners to adjust plans and supports as needed.
Prepare detailed reports on project progress, barriers, and solutions, and comply with all university and department policies. Summarize behavioral and mental health outcomes, MTSS implementation data, and evaluation findings for a variety of audiences, including campus and district leaders, state partners, and internal stakeholders.
Work collaboratively across teams with internal and external partners to support alignment across activities and support other projects. Contribute LSSP and MTSS expertise to cross-functional workgroups, product development, and continuous improvement efforts related to behavior and mental health.
Other related functions as assigned, including participation in committees, workgroups, or special projects related to school mental health, behavior support, and MTSS implementation.
A strong candidate will hold an LSSP with a bachelor's degree in school psychology or a related field, and have demonstrated experience implementing MTSS for behavior and mental health at school level. They will bring hands-on skills in behavioral assessment and intervention, proven project management experience, and a track record of designing and delivering effective professional learning and coaching for educators. The candidate will be skilled in using data to guide decisions and evaluate impact, communicate complex concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders, and collaborate effectively.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
An exceptional candidate will be a licensed LSSP with a doctoral degree in school psychology or a closely related field, and extensive leadership experience implementing and scaling MTSS for behavior and mental health at the state level. They will have advanced expertise in behavioral and psychoeducational assessment, data-based decision making, and design of evidence-based interventions, along with a strong record of leading complex, multi-year projects and grants. The preferred applicant will have substantial experience developing and delivering high-impact professional learning and ongoing coaching for educators and leaders, publishing or presenting on school mental health or MTSS, and using rigorous evaluation methods to demonstrate outcomes. They will excel at strategic communication across projects.
$90,000 - $100,700
Typical office environment
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.
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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.----
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.----
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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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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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.