Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10257
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/19/2023. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: $40,000-$62,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Function: To provide specialized program support in the coordination of all phases and activities of major research programs/projects.
Typical Duties:

• Manage the day-to-day activities, track budgets, organize meetings, establish communications among the partnering institutions, NASA Research Centers, independent program evaluator, and External Advisory Committee, and prepare quarterly and annual reports.
• Coordinate and oversee the new Center's education and outreach programs, including student professional development, the internship program, the student information database, K-12 teacher workshops, and student and faculty visits to local K-12 schools.
• Develop strategies for internal assessments and evaluations of the Center's educational and outreach programs and closely work with the external evaluator for performing the annual evaluation to be reported to NASA program manager.
• Be in charge of the Center's data management (environmental data, publications, and student data)
• Take care of Center students regarding payments, etc.
• Take care of all PI's and student travel related, purchases etc.
• Work with the web developer to maintain and constantly update the project website.
• Help with recruitment efforts, advertisement.
• Help with course-related tasks such as coordinating efforts for joint courses.
• Coordinate with University Public Relations on newsworthy events to develop press releases and media interviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Grant or research administration, program, project or business administration

A Master's degree may substitute for two years of required experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, preferably in science, engineering, or management, but other fields will be considered

• Prior experience on education and outreach, grant management, excellent communication skills with faculty, students, and K-12 teachers, good writing and data management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Working Conditions
Hybrid: Works remotely and on campus (approximately 5 or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.