Project Manager

About the role

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 works 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 include coordinating 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 identify funding opportunities, facilitate introductions among investigators with complementary expertise, and foster new and ongoing collaborations. Systems will be developed and maintained to track joint grants, partnerships, events, and other collaborative activities, including establishing program evaluation metrics, monitoring progress toward shared goals, preparing reports for leadership, and assessing outcomes and impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and facilitator for faculty, staff, and leadership involved in UNT Denton/UNT Health initiatives, coordinating communication, navigating institutional processes, and sustaining productive working relationships.
• Coordinate joint grant development activities, including identifying funding opportunities, connecting investigators, organizing proposal timelines, and facilitating communication among research teams and institutional offices.
• Identify and foster collaborative research and educational opportunities by assessing shared expertise, facilitating introductions, and helping faculty develop interinstitutional partnerships.
• Plan and coordinate joint research events such as seminars, workshops, symposia, research showcases, networking events, and other initiatives designed to encourage cross‑campus engagement.
• Manage collaborative projects and initiatives, tracking milestones, managing deliverables, and addressing barriers to progress.
• Develop and maintain a centralized tracking and evaluation system for joint grants, 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.

Minimum qualifications

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

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.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Understanding of concepts and principles of project management and how it integrates within day‑to‑day processes.
• Ability to lead and direct multiple project teams simultaneously and solve problems using judgment based on analysis of information.
• Developed interpersonal skills to exchange project information with multiple audiences.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and as a team member.
• 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 monitoring/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 listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to continuously learn and be receptive to feedback.

Physical requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work schedule

Monday – Friday. Driving University vehicle.

Benefits

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Department summary

UNT Health Fort Worth is advancing a healthier future through innovative research, discovery, and collaboration. Faculty researchers explore new approaches to understanding and treating disease, with strengths in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease, Primary Care and Prevention, and Investigative Genetics. Research and Innovation supports all UNT Health faculty, staff, and students by fostering research opportunities, securing funding, overseeing activities, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

About us – values overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes UNT Denton, UNT Frisco, UNT Dallas, UNT Dallas College of Law, and UNT Health Fort Worth. We employ more than 14,000 staff, educate over 49,000 students, and award nearly 12,000 degrees each year. Our people‑first, values‑based culture emphasizes caring, togetherness, courageous integrity, curiosity, and passion. Learn more at www.UNTSystem.edu.