Job No. 156313
- Job Title:
- Program Manager - Raising Texas Voices Disability Advocacy Project
- Employer:
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Baylor University
- Location:
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Waco , TX
- Posting Date:
- 03-Sep-2025
- Description:
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Baylor University is seeking a Program Manager to lead and coordinate the implementation of the Raising Texas Voices project. The purpose of this two-year research project is to study how different generations of Texans with developmental disabilities and their families (a) view disability and their experiences, (b) engage in advocacy, and (c) prefer to learn how to advocate effectively. Our findings will inform statewide advocacy strategies, training formats, and outreach efforts in order to improve overall engagement across the diverse disability community in Texas. The Program Manager will play a prominent role in implementing our workplan; leading our recruitment and data collection activities; working with disability organizations across the state; coordinating the work of undergraduate and graduate students; and ensuring all project timelines are met. The project is funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) and the position is housed within the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD). This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a community-engaged, mission-driven research initiative, as well as work closely with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and diverse stakeholders.
A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant work experience are required. A master's degree and five years of relevant work experience are preferred. This position requires occasional travel throughout Texas for recruitment and data collection activities. Prior experience related to project coordination and/or research studies required. Prior personal, work, or lived experience related to disability required.
Additional preferred skills include:
Excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Confidence and effectiveness in establishing relationships with a diversity of new people and organizations
Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also discerning when guidance is needed
Capacity to prioritize and execute multiple tasks
Ability to manage the work of others and hold team members accountable to deadlines
Ability to document project activities in a reliable and detail-oriented way
Experience building rapport and maintaining engagement with community organizations
Knowledge about disability organizations, services, and advocacy in Texas
Bilingual (English-Spanish) communication skills are preferred, but not required
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
Maintain ongoing communication with the principal investigators, research team members, and external partners
Lead outreach and cold-calling efforts to build collaborations with disability organizations, programs, and networks across Texas to ensure representation from varied communities
Organize and facilitate stakeholder input opportunities, ensuring accessible and inclusive engagement strategies
Coordinate engagement with our Project Advisory Committee
Oversee the execution of data collection strategies, including surveys, interviews, and community events
Prioritize the engagement of unserved and underserved members of the disability community
Supervise and support a small team of undergraduate and graduate students
Develop and manage comprehensive project documentation, ensuring consistency and detail-oriented reporting
Manage the production of clear and compelling reports of our major findings and actionable recommendations
Support our dissemination efforts, ensuring findings are presented in accessible, practical, and widely understandable formats
Represent the project well to the Baylor community and beyond
Lead regular team meetings
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.