Jen Gilmore Seals, CRA

Jennifer (Jen) Gilmore Seals, CRA, provides operational management of the department’s administrative functional areas and high-level operational support for the senior director of operations and strategy.

Having been with The University of Texas at Austin for almost 15 years, Seals has served in numerous roles across campus, such as seminar coordinator, graduate program administrator, research coordinator, senior business analyst and most recently as financial manager for the Department of Population Health, managing research grants, contracts, procurement and budgets for faculty and staff members. With a background in finance, purchasing, grants and contracts administration, executive administrative support, lab management, donor relations and faculty recruiting and promotions, Seals is well prepared for this role within the department.

Since graduating from UT, Seals has called Austin home for over 25 years. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, four beautiful daughters and new puppy; taking walks; playing games; reading; watching movies; and baking all sorts of delicious treats. She has a deep passion for helping people and making a difference, no matter the task.