Program Specialist III

Job Title

Program Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Ecology & Conservation Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate curriculum management in CARS.
• Ensure the departmental webpage is regularly updated with the latest curriculum-related information.
• Schedule courses and coordinate room assignments.
• Manage the departmental teaching plan and teaching assistant assignments.
• Maintain departmental academic data for assessments.
• Coordinate graduate faculty nominations.
• Keep records for departmental academic committees.
• Coordinate departmental scholarships, fellowships, and grants for both graduate and undergraduate students.
• Ensure university compliance for course field trips.
• Coordinate with the business office and maintain academic-related transactions, including scholarships, assistantships, course fees, and grants.
• Oversee vehicle usage for field courses.
• Manage records for student scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and internships.
• Support student organizations.
• Act as a liaison between the academic advising center and the department.
• Manage graduate student admissions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus an additional six (6) years of related experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Excellent computer, organizational, and strong communication skills, excellent customer service skills.

Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Commitment to supporting academic success of both students and faculty.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact Dr. Mary Gonder @ [email protected]

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.