Project Manager

Lubbock

Project Manager

36832BR

US PREP National Center

Position Description

Provides project management including adherence to budget, schedule and scope. Plans, schedules or coordinates projects activities to meet deadlines.

Monitors project compliance. Coordinates the overall integration of the project. Supervises and directs project personnel;

assigns duties and responsibilities.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.

Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.

As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.

With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.

Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

• Assist in the coordination & provision of Provider on-the-ground support to University Providers
• Co-plan and monitor ITP progress towards project goals
• Ensure clarity and coordination of project communications with Provider leadership teams
• Provide training on the utilization of data (e.g. outcome and benchmark measures, program review, etc.) to inform plans for improvement / enrichment
• Provide assistance to the school-university leaders in establishing and executing bi-annual shared governance meetings
• Plan, organize, and coordinate administrative and operational activities Support providers to meet readiness criteria for data visualization
• Monitor the fidelity of implementation using data from program reviews, ITPs, and Inspectorate US visits
• Facilitate annual surveys with partner district leaders on needs, graduates and partnership satisfaction
• Provide assistance to the school-university leaders in strategic planning, piloting, data collection, and dissemination of new co-created and needs-based teacher preparation innovations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and / or related experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate degree preferred
• Experience in effectively coordinating and leading TPP transformation efforts in teacher evaluation competencies, integrates K-12 curriculum, and provides consistent opportunities for candidates to practice teaching in safe settings, and apply teaching skills in the P-12 classroom
• Experience in adult education or professional development

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4186.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Schedule Details

Overtime as needed in support of grant objectives

Grant Funded?

Job Group

Business Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.