Manager of Research Relations & Strategy

Position Information

Hiring Department:
Research Compliance

Reports To:

Director

Job Location:

On-site;
El Paso, TX

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: $70,000 annually

• Resume
• List of three references
• Cover Letter (Preferred)

The Manager of Research Relations & Strategy supports the execution and operational management of research engagement activities within the Office of Research & Innovation. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Research Relations, this position provides operational coordination, systems oversight, data analysis, and internal reporting to support the university's research engagement strategy.

The Manager helps maintain partnership momentum by managing reporting infrastructure, tracking opportunities and engagements, preparing briefing and support materials, and coordinating follow‑up activities across strategic initiatives. Through research, analysis, and programmatic support, this position helps ensure visibility, accountability, and progress in advancing UTEP's research engagement objectives.

• Coordinates operational activities that support research engagement initiatives within the Research & Innovation.
• Tracks and monitors federal funding opportunities, agency announcements, and program developments to support institutional awareness and planning.
• Maintains customer relationship management (CRM) systems, partnership databases, internal trackers, and reporting tools to ensure accurate and timely documentation of engagements, opportunities, and outcomes.
• Prepares briefing materials, presentations, reports, and supporting documentation for university leadership and external engagement activities.
• Drafts meeting summaries, engagement reports, after‑action documentation, and follow‑up materials supporting partnership activities and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinates the intake, assessment, routing, and tracking of engagement requests, partnership opportunities, and related activities.
• Provides operational support for meetings, events, campus visits, and partner engagements requiring senior‑level coordination.
• Conducts research and analysis to support departmental initiatives, operational planning, and institutional priorities.
• Monitors timelines, deliverables, action items, and follow‑through across multiple projects and initiatives to ensure progress and accountability.
• Compiles and maintains reports, metrics, and summaries related to research engagement activities, partnerships, funding opportunities, and departmental performance.
• Develops and maintains resources, tools, and processes that improve workflow efficiency, reporting consistency, and operational effectiveness.
• Administers records management practices and ensures the accurate maintenance, retention, retrieval, and disposition of departmental records and engagement documentation.
• Analyzes operational challenges and recommends process improvements to enhance departmental effectiveness and service delivery.
• Serves as a liaison among departmental staff, university stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate communication, coordination, and information sharing.
• Participates in committees, professional development opportunities, conferences, and meetings relevant to departmental operations.
• Maintains proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and institutional software systems, including CRM and reporting platforms.
• Complies with all State of Texas, University, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:
  
  Three years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program administration, research administration,…