Education and Outreach Communications Coordinator, Office of Sponsored Projects

Responsibilities

• Communications & Written Content Development
• Training & Resource Support
• Research Administration Outreach
• Operational Coordination & Communications Support
• Provides administrative and project coordination support for communications initiatives, including tracking communications projects, coordinating timelines, organizing shared resources, and supporting continuous improvement efforts for communication workflows and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Professional Development & Other Duties
• Participates in professional development activities and remains current with research administration practices, sponsor requirements, communication trends, and university procedures. Assists with special projects and performs other related duties as assigned
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, higher education administration, business administration, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience developing and conducting programs.
• Experience drafting, editing, and coordinating professional communications in a higher education, nonprofit, governmental, or administrative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to various audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, organiza

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Education and Outreach Communications Coordinator, Office of Sponsored Projects ---- Hiring Department: Education and Outreach ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research and sponsored projects at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of OSP is to assist faculty and professional research staff in their efforts to secure and ensure proper stewardship of external funding. We do that by assisting research faculty and staff with the following: proposal review, authorization, and submission; award negotiations and acceptance; account management; close-out, reports, audits, collection; professional development and education; export control, and research compliance. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Eligible for telework Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose Supports operational communications, training resources, and outreach initiatives for the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) Education and Outreach team. Assists in developing clear, accessible, and audience-focused communications and training materials that support the university research community and align with The University of Texas Austin brand standards.

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