Project Manager III

Project Manager III

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

The Project Manager III for Special Events, Services, and Resources leads the day-to-day operations of the Special Events, Services, and Resources core within the Texas Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) initiative. TOPS is a statewide, multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) funded by the Opioid Abatement Fund Council to prevent opioid misuse and overdose among K–12 students across Texas. The Project Manager III independently directs the operational scope of the core, including planning and overseeing community implementation and outreach events, managing behavioral health service linkages and referral navigation, connecting students and families to opioid prevention resources and overdose education, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of all core activities. This position requires substantive knowledge of behavioral health systems, clinical and mental health terminology, and referral pathways—not necessarily as a licensed clinician, but as a skilled and effective navigator and communicator within these systems.

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and oversee delivery of special events, community outreach, and resource linkage activities (Special Events, Services, and Resources Core) from a statewide perspective, including presentations, awareness campaigns, and community implementation events and initiatives; independently manage core project scope, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful implementation.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for special events, resources, and behavioral health service connections, including warm handoffs, telehealth navigation, and referral pathway management for students and families in need of additional support.
• Direct and facilitate student and family access to opioid prevention resources and overdose education programming, including connecting individuals to appropriate community-based services and leading coordination efforts with the TOPS project team and partner organizations.
• Lead implementation and coordination of evidence-informed programs and other behavioral health promotion activities across youth and community settings; identify and mitigate implementation risks and ensure fidelity to program models.
• Collaborate with partner organizations, community stakeholders, and the TOPS research team to ensure activities are community-informed, responsive, and aligned with local needs.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of related experience in behavioral health, substance use prevention, public health, community outreach, or a closely related field, including demonstrated experience independently managing complex projects or initiatives with multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and timelines.

Why Texas A&M University?

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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