Top 279 Senior urban Jobs in Texas

Senior Editor & Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Rice Engineering —Houston, TX
- $86,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Office
- University
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Senior Editor & Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Rice University —Houston, TX
- $86,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
12d
Senior Mortgage Quality Control Analyst
A+ Federal Credit Union —Austin, TX
- $32.14 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
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Senior Planner
City of Grand Prairie —Grand Prairie, TX
- $50,790 - $101,579 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Manager – Project Programming & Delivery
Houston-Galveston Area Council —Houston, TX
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Children
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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Senior Planner
City of Allen, TX —Allen, TX
- $5,395.56 - $7,823.98 a month
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6d
Senior Planner/Planning Manager
Town of Sunnyvale —Sunnyvale, TX
- $82,787.66 - $112,000.00 a year
- Office
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Planner (Private Land Development)
Core States Group —Frisco, TX
- $115,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Public speaking
- Research
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY
Houston Parks Board —Houston, TX
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chief Transportation Officer- Houston-Galveston Area Council
Houston-Galveston Area Council —Houston, TX
- $180,000 - $280,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Planner
City of Rowlett, TX —Rowlett, TX
- $74,947.07 - $84,315.75 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Compliance Manager
April Housing, LLC —Austin, TX
- $135,000 - $145,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Up to 50% travel
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Transportation Project Manager
Arcadis —Houston, TX
- $136,000 - $170,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Senior Marketing Manager
VVater —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Highway Engineer
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Dallas, TX
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
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Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Houston, TX
- 7 years
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
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Medical Lead Veterinarian
North Dallas Veterinary Hospital —Dallas, TX
- $150,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Texas Agriculture Specialist
American Farmland Trust —Lubbock, TX
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Quality Control Contract Utility Forester
Atlas Field Services —Longview, TX
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
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Senior Billing Coordinator
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc, LP87488 —Austin, TX
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
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Senior Editor & Writer, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Rice Engineering -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$86,000 - $90,000 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Technical writing for researchers
AP style
Content project management
Production management
Managing projects
Productivity software
Cross-functional collaboration
Editorial guidelines
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research (KIUR) at Rice University seeks a full-time Senior Editor/Writer to support the editorial development and production of the institute's research publications, including policy briefs, reports, and collateral materials. This position is part of the External Affairs Division and works collaboratively across research centers to ensure content is accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with the institute’s strategic priorities. The role also contributes original written content for the institute's blog, The Urban Edge, and other communication platforms as needed.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research aims to improve lives through data, research, engagement, and action. The institute consists of five research centers focused on critical aspects shaping the social and cultural landscape of the Houston area. The five centers research housing, education, community and public health, economic mobility and inequality, and population dynamics. Each center has a distinct research focus while collaborating across the institute on interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented research. The centers use a research-practice partnership (RPP) model to jointly design, develop, and conduct research that values diversity of expertise and prioritizes community involvement in identifying and addressing the most pressing questions and challenges facing Greater Houston. We strive to have our research inform decision-making and drive systemic change.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor and writer, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Workplace Requirements

Occasional travel
Periodic evening and/or weekend work as needed

Workplace Location

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration (3 days in-office/2 days remote). Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the hiring salary is $86,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
3+ years of experience in editing and writing, preferably in research, policy, nonprofit, higher education, or think tank environments
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of the editorial and publication process, from manuscript development through final production
Advanced editorial and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex material from multiple sources into clear, audience-appropriate content
Demonstrated ability to determine effective editorial and publication approaches for a variety of formats and audiences
Extensive experience managing and coordinating complex editorial and publication projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines
Expert-level proficiency with job-related tools and applications, including Microsoft Office and the AP Stylebook; familiarity with APA style is preferred
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in evaluating the implications of information released to internal and external audiences
Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functional teams

Preferences

Five years of editing and writing experience of increasing scope and complexity, preferably in a research, policy, nonprofit, higher education, or think tank environment
Experience reviewing, editing, and writing blog posts, feature articles, or other content that translates research into engaging, accessible language for broad audiences

Essential Functions

Makes decisions on proposed changes and amendments to communications and publications
Supports the distribution of publications, including research reports, briefs, one-pagers, and related materials
Ensures that information included in publications follows policies and best practices
Maintains high-level interactions with internal stakeholders to promote departmental goals and strategies
Manages, supports, and promotes editorial and production processes that extend across organizational levels and to external audiences
Partners with the Senior Editor in evaluating workflow and resources and makes recommendations
May supervise staff
Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

Develops original written content for The Urban Edge and other institute communication platforms as needed
Collaborates with research and communications staff to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of published materials
Assists with maintaining editorial standards and publication schedules across multiple research centers
Supports special communications and publication projects as assigned
Performs all other duties as assigned.

The Kinder Institute: https://kinder.rice.edu

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits

Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected] . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

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