Posting Details
Posting Details

Posting Number
S05664P

Position Title
Project Manager, Research

Functional Title
Project Manager

Department
Arts, Humanities, and Technology

Salary Range
$63,000-$68,000 Dependent on Qualifications

Pay Basis
Monthly

Position Status
Regular full-time

Location
Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date
05/16/2024

Posting Close Date
05/23/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Desired Start Date
06/10/2024

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Project Manager to lead digital humanities and arts-based research projects and to optimize the utilization of classroom and building spaces within the Bass School at UT Dallas. As the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing research initiatives at the intersection of technology and humanities while also enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our physical spaces for teaching, learning, and sustainability.

This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative and project coordination skills as well as a background in developing and overseeing digital humanities initiatives. This position will be responsible for managing multiple small or medium complex projects, from conception through delivery and will report directly to the Dean. In managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations and completion of special projects, the Project Manager will have supervisory responsibilities regarding research projects.

Position will work with internal and external resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within the established budget and scope. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital humanities projects, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to cutting-edge research and scholarship.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree; Three (3) or more years experience in a relevant field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience
Ph.D. degree along with five (5) or more years of experience in a relevant field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee digital humanities research projects from inception to completion at the Dean's discretion.
• Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and stakeholders to identify research priorities and develop project proposals.
• Provide strategic guidance and project management support to ensure projects meet objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and facilitate partnerships with external organizations to enhance research outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners involved in digital humanities research and space optimization efforts.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and outcomes to stakeholders through presentations, reports, and other mediums.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops to promote awareness and understanding of digital humanities research methodologies.
• Responsible for maximizing the utilization of the Bass School spaces including classrooms, offices, labs, and other areas.
• Will assist and consult with the Dean on various projects related to capacity management and utilization with consideration to School growth trends.
• Will work independently to perform assignments with instruction as to the general results expected.
• Assist with preparing annual reports needed by the Dean and upon request.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, monitoring, and fiscal reporting.
• Manage financial resources allocated to digital humanities research projects and space optimization initiatives, ensuring effective budgetary planning and adherence to funding requirements.
• Coordinate procurement processes for equipment, software, and other resources necessary for project implementation and space enhancements.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of graduate research assistants and undergraduate students.
• The position requires occasional travel for research related work.

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Internal Training
• BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
• PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan - PPO plans include ortho benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan - defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
• Voluntary Retirement Plan Options - additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
• Dental/Vision/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break
• Fertility Benefits
• Remote Work Options - approved by department

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. UT Dallas reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by UT Dallas in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions Summary

Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .