Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Project Manager

Employee Classification: Project Manager

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innov-Gen-390020

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at

Department Summary

UNT Health Fort Worth is advancing a healthier future for a changing world through innovative research, discovery, and collaboration. Our internationally recognized faculty researchers are exploring new approaches to understanding and treating disease, with research strengths that include Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease, Primary Care and Prevention, and Investigative Genetics.
Research and Innovation supports and serves all UNT Health faculty, staff, and students by fostering research opportunities and helping advance discoveries from ideas to impact. The department provides support throughout the research process, including identifying opportunities, securing funding and resources, overseeing research activities, and ensuring adherence to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to research excellence, UNT Health Research and Innovation helps create an environment where faculty, staff, and students can pursue meaningful research that improves health outcomes and contributes to a healthier future.

Position Overview

This Joint Project Manager will serve as a liaison between UNT Denton and UNT Health to support and expand collaborative research, education, and innovation activities. The position will work with faculty, researchers, and institutional leadership at both campuses to identify shared interests, connect potential collaborators, and help move joint initiatives from initial ideas to implementation.
Responsibilities will include coordinating the development of joint grant proposals, supporting collaborative research teams, and planning and executing joint research events, workshops, and other activities that encourage interaction across institutions. The Project Manager will also help identify funding opportunities, facilitate introductions among investigators with complementary expertise, and foster new and ongoing collaborations.
The position will develop and maintain systems to track joint grants, partnerships, events, and other collaborative activities. This will include establishing program evaluation metrics, monitoring progress toward shared goals, preparing reports and updates for institutional leadership, and assessing the outcomes and impact of collaborative initiatives.
The Project Manager will work closely with stakeholders across UNT Denton and UNT Health to ensure that collaborative opportunities are communicated, organized, and supported effectively, helping strengthen the institutions’ shared research and educational mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of concepts and principals of project management.
• Understanding of how project management integrates within day to day processes.
• Ability to lead and direct teams on various projects at the same time and able to problem solve using judgment based on the analysis of information.
• Developed interpersonal skills to exchange project information with multiple audiences.
• Ability to consistently perform tasks independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage projects in a way that inspires cross-functional team members to stay engaged and deliver excellent results.
• Demonstrated experience in executing plans and in monitoring and evaluating results.
• Ability to understand, embrace and advance organizational culture.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listener and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to continuously learn that is receptive to feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, working with faculty across multiple disciplines, including biomedical, health sciences, clinical, or population health research.
• Experience facilitating collaborations.
• Experience with federal research agencies and funding mechanisms, such as NIH, NSF, or other relevant sponsors.
• Experience supporting institutional strategic initiatives and developing/implementing program evaluation and metrics.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Job Duties

• Serve as a primary point of contact and facilitator for faculty, staff, and leadership involved in UNT Denton/UNT Health initiatives, helping coordinate communication, navigate institutional processes, and sustain productive working relationships. 
• Coordinate joint grant development activities between UNT Denton and UNT Health, including identifying funding opportunities, connecting investigators, organizing proposal development timelines, and facilitating communication among research teams and institutional offices
• Identify and foster collaborative research and educational opportunities by assessing shared areas of expertise, facilitating introductions, and helping faculty and programs develop new interinstitutional partnerships. 
• Plan and coordinate joint research events and activities, including seminars, workshops, symposia, research showcases, networking events, and other initiatives designed to encourage cross-campus engagement.
• Manage collaborative projects and initiatives, including tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and addressing barriers to progress. 
• Develop and maintain a centralized tracking and evaluation system for joint grants, research collaborations, events, partnerships, and other cross-institutional activities.
• Prepare regular reports, presentations, and communications summarizing collaborative activities, progress toward goals, outcomes, and opportunities for institutional leadership and other stakeholders. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.