Exempt
Immediately
Salary commensurate with experience
40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
University Lands
A resume is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
Established by the Texas Constitution of 1876, The University of Texas System consists of nine academic and five health institutions. The University of Texas System is primarily based in Austin, TX and is responsible for the central management and coordination of the fourteen institutions. UT System serves a diverse and growing state and strives to provide a work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel welcome. UT System complies with Texas state laws on and employment preferences.
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Reporting to the Vice President - Minerals, the Sr. Staff Landman will be responsible for all aspects of oil and gas development and contract administration associated with the 2.1 million acres of Permanent University Fund mineral estate. This position is responsible for supporting and developing relationships with University Lands departments and staff, specifically the Surface Land Team, Regulatory Team, Geology and Engineering, Accounting, IT/GIS, and other internal functional counterparts as needed to responsibly administer leases to enforce Lessee's obligations under its agreements and surface compliance related to mineral development on PUF lands.
Will report directly to the Vice President - Minerals and indirectly to the SVP of Land for University Lands; will interact and provide written and verbal information, reports, and summaries regularly to the executive team.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
The University of Texas System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Reasonable disability accommodation may be requested by contacting the Office of Talent and Innovation.