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Job Title

Manager of Learning Projects

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we want

You are a passionate and experienced project leader, ready to take on the role of Manager of Learning Projects leading cross-functional initiatives that revolutionize course design, media production, and instructional delivery. Your mission is to drive innovation and foster collaboration working on the Teaching & Learning Innovation Team (TLI) at Mays Business School.

You will standardize project management practices, streamline workflows, and ensure progress stays on track. Additionally, you’ll play a crucial role in training staff on project management tools and methodologies, maintaining quality assurance standards, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This is your chance to lead with impact, advance digital learning, and champion instructional innovation in a dynamic higher education environment. The future of learning will be shaped by your expertise!

What you need to know

Salary: $64,480 to $78,811 ( commensurate to selected hire’s experience)

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years of experience in project management, including:

+ Demonstrated proficiency or related experience in project management platforms and collaboration tools

+ Demonstrated success or related experience in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree in a relevant field.

+ Five years of experience in higher education or educational technology.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

+ Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and virtual learning platforms.

+ Familiarity with instructional design, multimedia production, and online course delivery workflows.

+ Proven experience leading complex projects involving cross-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong project and portfolio management skills, with proficiency in methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.

+ Familiarity with quality assurance standards, accessibility guidelines, and higher education regulations.

+ Ability to analyze data, develop reports, and use performance metrics to inform strategy.

+ Experience training and mentoring staff across project life-cycles.

+ Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and change management practices is a plus.

+ Understanding of instructional design, media production workflows, and emerging educational technologies.

Responsibilities

Project Management

+ Oversee the quality review process for all materials developed by teams across TLI, ensuring alignment with institutional quality benchmarks and learning objectives.

+ Conduct comprehensive quality reviews throughout the course lifecycle and provide actionable feedback to strengthen instructional and media deliverables.

+ Review and approve course materials and media assets to address alignment gaps and support compliance.

+ Establish performance-based quality metrics informed by best practices in instructional design, media production, and course delivery.

+ Develop and maintain guides, templates, and tools that support quality assurance practices across instructional design, media, and delivery functions.

Project Tool and Software Management

+ Evaluate, implement, and manage software tools that support project planning, collaboration, and execution.

+ Coordinate with administrative staff to maintain software licenses and ensure systems are properly configured and operational.

+ Lead onboarding and training efforts to ensure effective and consistent software use across the unit.

Quality Assurance

+ Contribute to the development and application of quality standards and performance metrics.

+ Review project deliverables to ensure compliance with institutional policies, accessibility requirements, and online learning best practices.

+ Conduct quality checks at key project stages to uphold standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

+ Stay current with trends in educational technology, instructional design, and project management.

+ Analyze feedback and data to identify process improvements and drive operational enhancements.

+ Partner with leadership to explore and implement innovations in teaching, learning, and team workflows.

Reporting and Analytics

+ Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor project progress, team workload, and outcomes.

+ Prepare regular reports for leadership that highlight project status, insights, and results.

+ Use data to inform decisions and support continuous process improvement efforts.

+ Other Duties as assigned

Who we are

Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

+ Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.