Project Manager, Education Administration

Title

Project Manager I

This position is a pay grade 15. Pay Grade Table: https://pa-hrsuit

Exempt

Professional

Corr Mgmt Institute of Tx (CMIT)

Division of Academic Affairs

02/24/2026

Yes

Master’s degree in related field; with strength in research methodology and familiarity with current issues in related field of study. Five years’ experience professional management or equivalent in related project area. Direct experience with specialty courts preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Plans, administers, manages, or directs all activities of a grant, project, or program committed to a particular course of study. May be in complete supervision of a major segment of an exceptionally large grant.

Responsible for direct supervision of the Specialty Court Resource Center, including overall responsibility for the administration of the specific project; tracks deliverables of the grant; maintains liaison work with agencies and governments related to the specific project; and supervises staff. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the project(s). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Important contacts with other university departments, state and federal agencies, and outside vendors. This is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding.

Full Time

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.