Academic Project Manager

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The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring an Academic Project Manager. This role supports the Accounting Area at the Jindal School of Management by coordinating marketing efforts, analyzing data, preparing reports, and overseeing academic advising activities alongside event coordination and student outreach initiatives.

Highlights

Coordinate and facilitate Accounting Area events.

Provide administrative support to academic advising for the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA).

Monitor and track academic progress of PPA students.

Support early identification initiatives for prospective PPA students.

Manage Excel certification processes for ACCT 3312 students.

Create and distribute the Accounting Area newsletter.

Perform additional administrative and project coordination duties.

Requires proficiency in project coordination and data analysis, with knowledge of Excel certification processes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with five years relevant experience, including two years in a college or university student setting; preferred candidates have an accounting degree and/or CPA license.

Salary starts at $55,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

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Posting Details

Posting Number	S07038P
Position Title	Academic Project Manager
Functional Title
Department	Management
Salary Range	$55,000, DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	05/14/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	06/08/2026
Job Summary	The Academic Project Manager plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Area at the Jindal School of Management (JSOM), helping drive initiatives that enhance student success and program visibility. This role is responsible for coordinating program marketing efforts, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and tracking progress toward strategic objectives. In addition, the Academic Project Manager oversees more advanced academic advising activities and leads the coordination of events, retention initiatives, and student outreach efforts. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to innovative projects that strengthen the academic experience and advance the mission of JSOM.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years working with students in a college or university setting.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Candidates with a degree in accounting and/or CPA License preferred.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate Accounting Area events Provide administrative support to PPA academic advising Monitor and track the academic progress of PPA students Support early identification initiatives for prospective PPA students Manage Excel certification processes for ACCT 3312 students Create and distribute the Accounting Area newsletter Perform additional administrative and project coordination duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	*Work will be performed on-site and in person.* 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 BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including *100% paid* employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off 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.
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. 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*.

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Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021

972.883.2221

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Posting Details

Posting Number	S07038P
Position Title	Academic Project Manager
Functional Title
Department	Management
Salary Range	$55,000, DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	05/14/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	06/08/2026
Job Summary	The Academic Project Manager plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Area at the Jindal School of Management (JSOM), helping drive initiatives that enhance student success and program visibility. This role is responsible for coordinating program marketing efforts, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and tracking progress toward strategic objectives. In addition, the Academic Project Manager oversees more advanced academic advising activities and leads the coordination of events, retention initiatives, and student outreach efforts. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to innovative projects that strengthen the academic experience and advance the mission of JSOM.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years working with students in a college or university setting.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Candidates with a degree in accounting and/or CPA License preferred.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate Accounting Area events Provide administrative support to PPA academic advising Monitor and track the academic progress of PPA students Support early identification initiatives for prospective PPA students Manage Excel certification processes for ACCT 3312 students Create and distribute the Accounting Area newsletter Perform additional administrative and project coordination duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information	*Work will be performed on-site and in person.* 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 BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including *100% paid* employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off 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.
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. 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*.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021

972.883.2221

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