Hiring Department: HSRU
Reports
To: Executive Director- HSRU
Job Location: Education Building
Posting End
Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of three references
This is a grant funded, contingent on availability of
funds position that is eligible for full benefits including medical, dental, and vision through 10/17/2029
Directs, coordinates, and implements programs
and initiatives within the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). This position exercises functional authority for
planning, organization, coordination, and completion of assigned initiatives, with particular emphasis on research-focused,
multi-institutional programs supported through external funding. Primary responsibilities include managing the programmatic design,
implementation, and oversight of HSRU research initiatives; coordinating competitive calls and selection processes; supporting principal
investigators and institutional partners; and ensuring effective collaboration with university research administration offices for
compliance, subaward execution, and reporting. The Director plays a central role in maintaining alignment across stakeholders, timelines,
and deliverables to support the success of HSRU’s research programs and partnerships. To learn more about our research programs
visit https://www.hsru.org/initiatives/ascend-r
Statement of
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director is responsible for the following:
Directing and managing
research-focused programs and initiatives administered through HSRU, including multi-institutional and externally funded efforts.
Coordinating the programmatic lifecycle of research initiatives, including planning timelines, preparing calls for participation or
proposals, organizing review processes, and supporting selection activities.
Serving as a primary point of coordination for
principal investigators (PIs) affiliated with HSRU research initiatives, facilitating communication, alignment, and shared understanding of
program expectations.
Overseeing the programmatic management of subawards issued to partner institutions, including coordination
with UTEP’s Office of Research and other administrative units responsible for transactional and compliance functions.
Monitoring
progress, milestones, and reporting requirements for participating institutions and research teams to ensure alignment with program goals
and sponsor expectations.
Preparing and maintaining program documentation, guidelines, workflows, and communication materials in
support of research initiatives.
Convening meetings, coordinating advisory input, and synthesizing feedback from faculty,
administrators, and institutional partners.
Supporting data collection and preparation of status updates, summaries, and narrative
reports related to research program activities and outcomes.
Contributes to the strategic development and coordination of research
partnerships and collaborations across HSRU member institutions and external stakeholders.
Coordinates across internal HSRU staff
and project teams to support integrated implementation of research initiatives.
Serves as a liaison between HSRU, participating
institutions, and other internal or external stakeholders.
Participates in committees, professional development activities, and
convenings relevant to research administration, higher education, and institutional collaboration.
May exercise limited supervisory
responsibilities, including oversight of one or more staff or project personnel, in accordance with organizational needs and University
policies.
Demonstrates an understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations, sponsor guidelines, and Uniform
Guidance requirements across all program activities.
Provides strategic oversight of program budgets, including monitoring
financial performance, cost-sharing commitments, and alignment with sponsor-approved scopes of work.
Applies knowledge of risk
management practices to support audit readiness for multi-institutional research initiatives.
Applies foundational understanding of
technical research domains to support program coordination, stakeholder communication, and effective implementation of research initiatives.
Other standard general duties of directors, adapted for HSRU program duties:
Develops short- and
long-range plans, implementation strategies, and resource requirements for assigned program areas.
Coordinates activities to support
operational efficiency, consistency, and effective use of shared infrastructure.
Understands the department’s role in accomplishing
the University’s mission and advancing externally funded initiatives.
Maintains knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
relevant to program administration.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software
systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
To be successful in
this position the candidate should have strengths in the following areas:
- Program and project management within
complex, multi-stakeholder environments - Foundational understanding of technical research domains
- Research program
coordination and familiarity with externally funded initiatives - Written and verbal communication, including synthesis of complex
information - Development of procedures, workflows, and implementation tools
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work
effectively with faculty, administrators, and institutional partners - Independent learning and adaptability in evolving program
contexts - Working in dynamic environments with attention to detail, accountability, and care for the work
- Interest in
higher education, research collaboration, and institutional impact
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries
out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s objectives, policies and applicable laws.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree
and
Experience: Five years of related experience and/or training relevant to strategic program administration,
multi-institutional research coordination, or academic and research operations within higher education; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Occasional traveling required.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral
Degree
The University of Texas at El Paso
(UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of
public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading
Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande,
84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and
doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to
join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths-its location, its
people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the
University’s regional impact and national stature.
learn more about our research programs visit
Alliance of
Hispanic Serving Research Universities
The Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) is a voluntary
association of 25 Research 1 universities that rank among the top five percent of institutions in the United States for research activity,
as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Established in 2022, the Alliance brings together peer,
mission-driven institutions that collaborate to strengthen graduate pathways, advance the research enterprise, and contribute to national
scientific and technical priorities.
HSRU operates as a multi-institutional network, coordinating shared programs and initiatives
that no single institution could advance alone. Through collective design, aligned implementation, and cross-campus collaboration, the
Alliance develops research-focused initiatives that support faculty leadership, graduate education, and externally funded research
partnerships. These initiatives are intentionally structured to leverage institutional strengths, align stakeholders, and scale impact
across the network-requiring dedicated program leadership to manage coordination, implementation, and oversight in service of the Alliance’s
broader mission. Visit our website for more details: https://www.hsru.org/
Note: To the extent that this position
involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be
employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary
accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive
statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be
documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is
security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform
the position’s essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must
frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee
must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level for this work environment is usually
moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open,
diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and
development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in
accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free
from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or
reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915)
747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at
500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with
disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].
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