Project Specialist II

Job Title

Project Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Biomedical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Project Specialist II will provide intermediate project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and time line.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares research proposals, budgets, and monitors post-award spending on all grants and contracts. Makes sure key personnel commitments on all projects have been met and all spending are within the guidelines of the project. Determines payroll support for the PIs and their group. Works as a liaison with program managers and sponsored projects officers regarding funding. Search and identify research funding opportunities.
• Performs intermediate 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 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 agendas 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.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Experience in project management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• 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.

Work Location:

• Main Campus - College Station, TX
• Some positions may have potential for a flexible work schedule or location.

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/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.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 through competitive and equitable pay, 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.  Exemplify equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.