Research Project Specialist

Job Title

Research Project Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

School Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment    

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

  

Who we are   

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want   

The Research Project Specialist I, under general direction of the School of Nursing faculty, will provide project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and timeline.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project management

• Prior experience working with research initiatives

Responsibilities:

Program and project development

• 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.

Coordinating activities

• 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.

• Assists in writing and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.  

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.