Project Manager-Associate

Job Description Under direct supervision, manages the overall delivery of a project from initiation through completion. To manage the day-to-day operations of programs and projects led by the Office of Research and Partnerships, specifically. Responsibilities • Leads the implementation of projects; coordinates the activities of a project team, identifies appropriate resources, and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of the project. • Partners with project sponsors, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to determine project goals and priorities. • Manages project expectations with stakeholders, sponsors and others as appropriate; advises on project progress, potential issues, obstacles, risk, conflicts or challenges. • Provides project status updates to Senior Project Manager and/or Functional Area Manager as required. • Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or project resource additions to ensure quality standards are met for all project deliverables. • Conduct outreach and communicate with the community (residents, nonprofits, and other stakeholders) • Develop projects and programs in collaboration with community partners and Office of Research and Partnerships Associate Dean. • Implement project/program activities according to plans and protocols, such as facilitating community meetings (world café conversations, community engagement studios, focus groups); organizing meetings; implementing interventions, assessing process and outcomes of project/program activities. • Serve as a strategic thinking partner, conceptualizing project/program activities, writing grant proposals, identifying opportunities for innovation and impact. • Work with project/program team members, faculty, and staff from the UT School of Public Health; attend staff meetings and be an active member of the school. • Maintain accurate record keeping of expenditures, ensure privacy of data collected, prepare progress reports, and plan office and school events with attention to detail, among other administrative tasks. • Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Experience and knowledge of standardized project management tools and methodologies. • Extensive knowledge of relevant project management software and all Microsoft Office business supporting applications. • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Demonstrated community engagement and/or community-based participatory research experience. Familiar with the literature and practice of community engagement. • Knowledge of and experience with San Antonio, Bexar County, and South Texas. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, initiative and strong critical thinking skills. • Ability to work collaboratively on projects or in work group and improve workflows. • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field is required. Experience: • Five (5) years of related experience is required. Required Skills Five(5) years of related experience is required.