Program Manager for GCCC/STARR

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Job Posting Title:Program Manager for GCCC/STARR----Hiring Department:Bureau of Economic Geology----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThis posting is for a position at J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.PurposeSupport program development to target research related to oil and gas, emerging energy resources, and environmental. Target funding sources are broad including county, municipal, state, federal, corporate, and international sources. The holder of the position will develop new relationships that lead to fundable projects in the coming 1-2 years. This position will also support the development of external programs targeting professional development opportunities for industry and other interested parties.Responsibilities

• Project development/raise funding. New funding sources as well as keep up with changes in existing funding sources. Project content developed from across all the Bureau groups with a focus on a wide range of topics from oil and gas research to emerging energies and environmental topics.
• Work collaboratively inside the Bureau with PI's to develop new project concepts and leads on funding sources, showcase proposals and follow up.
• Work on increasing prospects for funded training and professional development delivered through Bureau resources, an untapped way of developing new funding.Required QualificationsMaster's degree in geoscience or engineering. More than 10 year's work experience in research as well as work experience in the oil and gas industry. Proven skills in networking and maintaining positive relationships with many groups who work in emerging energy issues, including international experience, federal experience, industry experience, and work with other types of interest groups. Proven project development and project management experience. Several years' experience in managing funding for projects. Strong background in carbon management and mitigation technologies.Preferred QualificationsPetroleum engineering degree, well developed professional reputation via networking, talks, publications. Educational and training experience. Recent experience with federal funding.Salary Range$130,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
  • Occasional fieldwork as necessaryRequired Materials
    • Resume/CV
    • 3 work references with their contact information
    • Letter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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      • [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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