Program Specialist II

Job Title

Program Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Specialist II, under general supervision, will support the office of the Associate Department Head of Research and Strategic Initiatives by providing administrative support and utilizing a content management system to  create and maintain faculty research websites.

Responsibilities:

• Support the activities of the office of the Associate Department Head for Research and Strategic Initiatives
• Assist external departmental visitors with travel arrangements, forms, and other related travel correspondence travel.
• Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate research goals.
• Utilize Concur to submit expense reports and reimbursements.
• Assist with proofreading of research proposals.
• Builds and maintains faculty research websites, maintaining consistency across the department and keeping the information up to date.
• Assists with flyers and other documents needed to promote faculty research efforts for internal purposes and coordinates with the communications specialist for external outlets.
• May take photos and video clips or assist with providing content for faculty research websites.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of website design and content management programs.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

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.

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