Project Manager (Institute for Economic Development (IED) - International Trade Center)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 7676
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 UTSA Today or on Twitter, Instagram, 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 4/17/2022. 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: $49,546- $71,864/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

This position is grant-funded, and is contingent upon funding availability. This position may be extended based on funding and /or availability of work without being reposted.

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.(include the name, email address, phone number of three reference contacts)
• Cover Letter is required.

Please submit all documents together in a single PDF in order to be considered.

Essential Functions
Function: Provide specialized skills and expertise necessary to organize, coordinate and manage projects

Scope: Responsible for management of all projects associated with the Texas International Business Accelerator (TIBA) foreign direct investment program.

Duties:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with and conduct meetings with foreign direct investment clients from multiple countries and regions of the world.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in advising foreign direct investment clients.
• NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential; SBDC Global International Trade Advisor Certification; SBDC Global Director Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Consultant to businesses in the area of international trade or foreign direct investment with experience in the U.S. and Latin American.
• Staff member within a business/economic development organization that is focused on international trade or investment with Latin America.
• Experience working in a business and directly involved in international business or foreign direct investment focused on Mexico and other countries in Latin America.
• Manager or proprietor of a business with international business operations.
• Assisting entrepreneurs in obtaining financing to start or expand their operations by conducting market research and development business or investment plans.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (reading/ writing/speaking) with the proven ability to conduct business meetings and conduct presentations in both languages.

Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:

Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five 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.