Academic Project Manager

Academic Project Manager

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: 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: 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 ACCT3312 students; create and distribute the Accounting Area newsletter; perform additional administrative and project coordination duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 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 for more information.

Special Instructions Summary: 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. 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.