Academic Project Manager

About this role

Job Summary

The Academic Project Manager plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Area at the Jindal School of Management (JSOM), helping drive initiatives that enhance student success and program visibility. This role is responsible for coordinating program marketing efforts, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and tracking progress toward strategic objectives.

In addition, the Academic Project Manager oversees more advanced academic advising activities and leads the coordination of events, retention initiatives, and student outreach efforts. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams and contribute to innovative projects that strengthen the academic experience and advance the mission of JSOM.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years working with students in a college or university setting.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience
Candidates with a degree in accounting and/or CPA License preferred.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate Accounting Area events
• Provide administrative support to **PPA**academic advising
• Monitor and track the academic progress of PPA students
• Support early identification initiatives for prospective PPA students
• Manage Excel certification processes for **ACCT** **3312** students
• Create and distribute the Accounting Area newsletter
• Perform additional administrative and project coordination duties as assigned

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