Project Specialist I or II

Agency

Department

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Job Description

Purpose:

Provide intermediate project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and timeline.

Responsibilities:

Program Specialist I:

• Participates in program and project development, disseminates project information, and serves as an active participant in project related work groups and committees. Assists in providing recommendations to achieve goals.
• Assists with the planning, developing, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects. Assists in developing project budgets and preparing contracts. May manage budget for small projects or components of large programs under the direction of program director.
• Coordinates project activities, collaborates with project team members, assists in the development of measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress toward achievement.
• Prepares agenda’s for meetings, documents key decisions, and collaborates with team members to develop project collateral.
• Assists in writing and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Programs Specialist II:

• Performs intermediate program and project development, disseminates project information, and serves as an active participant in project related work groups and committees. Provides recommendations to achieve goals.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs and projects. Develops project budgets and prepares contracts. May manage budget for small to medium projects or components of large programs under the direction of program director.
• Coordinates project activities, collaborates with project team members, assists in the development of measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress toward achievement.
• Prepares agenda’s for meetings, documents key decisions, and collaborates with team members to develop project collateral.
• Writes and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications* 

We are recruiting for a level I or II Program Specialist to support the Biomedical Engineering Department. 

Minimum qualifications for a Program Specialist I: 

• Bachelor's degree and no prior related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum qualifications for a Program Specialist II: 

• Bachelor's degree and one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University is committed to solving the world’s greatest health problems through the exploration of new ideas, integrated research and education, and innovation. It is training the next generation of industry-ready biomedical engineers, working closely with clinical and industry partners to develop and translate new technologies into clinical application or commercial products, and achieving revolutionary advancements for the future of health care.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance: https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
• Employment Eligibility Verification
• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.