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Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.\nAs the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.\nWe are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of 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.\nJob Description\n\nPurpose:\nThe Program Specialist II provides coordination and administrative support for departmental programs and activities. The position works with faculty, staff, and university offices to coordinate projects, maintain records and information, prepare communications, and support the implementation of departmental initiatives.\nThe Program Specialist III provides advanced, independent operational and programmatic support to departmental leadership, with primary responsibility for pre- and post-award sponsored research coordination. The position plays a key role in organizing faculty proposal activity, coordinating with the sponsored research and business staff in the college and university, and supporting active award administration. The position also supports departmental research visibility, faculty recognition, events, and process improvements in support of departmental priorities.\nQualifications:\nWe are recruiting for a level II or III Program Specialist.\nMinimum qualifications for a Program Specialist II:\nBachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. \nTwo years of related experience; preference for experience that includes research and proposal coordination and academic research operations.\nMinimum qualifications for a Program Specialist III:\nBachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nFour years of related experience, including demonstrated experience in several of the core responsibilities identified for the position.\nThe well-qualified candidates would possess the following for a Program Specialist II:\nAssist with maintaining the departmental proposal pipeline, including tracking milestones, organizing documentation, coordinating with assigned SRS personnel, and following up on outstanding items. \nAssist faculty with preparing and updating administrative proposal materials (biosketches, current and pending support, facilities information) and research-related requests.\nCirculate funding opportunities, fellowships, and faculty recognition programs.\nCompile and maintain faculty research metrics, accomplishments, and scholarly information.\nUtilize an internal expense reporting system (Emburse) to submit expense reports and reimbursements.\nDevelop and maintain faculty research websites and digital content systems.\nPrepare newsletters, reports, presentations, and promotional materials. \nAssist with planning and coordinating research events, including seminars, workshops, conferences, and departmental events.\nCoordinate scheduling, travel, and event logistics for external visitors. \nSupport industry engagement activities and other departmental programs.\nMaintain departmental records, tracking systems, and program documentation.\nCoordinate recurring administrative processes and follow established procedures.\nAssist with special projects and departmental initiatives, including tracking assignments, monitoring deadlines, and following up on outstanding items.\nSupport continuity of service by maintaining documented procedures and providing backup \ncoverage for recurring tasks.\n The well-qualified candidates would possess the following for a Program Specialist III:\nCoordinate research support activities for departmental leadership and research committees.\nIdentify and disseminate funding opportunities, fellowships, and faculty recognition programs.\nSupport faculty research development through proposal assistance and documentation. This includes coordinating required proposal documents and preparing and updating biosketches, current and pending support, facilities and resources documentation, and other administrative components in proposal preparation.\nMaintain a proposal pipeline, establish internal milestones, coordinate with assigned SRS personnel, and follow up on missing items.\nAdminister departmental honors and awards programs across multiple levels of recognition.\nUse internal expense reporting system (Emburse) to submit expense reports and reimbursement requests.\nCoordinate award startup activities, including communicating key dates, staffing needs, and administrative requirements to faculty. \nTrack reporting deadlines and coordinate documentation for rebudgeting requests, no-cost extensions, and other award changes. \n Develop and maintain faculty research websites and digital content systems.\nCreate newsletters, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.\nTrack and report faculty research metrics, accomplishments, and scholarly outputs.\nPlan and coordinate research events, including seminars, workshops, conferences, and industry engagement activities.\nManage scheduling, travel, and event logistics for external visitors.\nSupport departmental engagement initiatives and maintain coordination with internal and external partners.\nLead projects and initiatives supporting departmental research operations and strategic priorities.\nMaintain shared records, documented procedures, and continuity plans for recurring tasks and urgent requests.\nCoordinate across departmental units and university offices to advance projects and ensure timely completion.\nExercise independent judgment in prioritizing work and resolving issues.\nWork Location:\nMain Campus - College Station, TX.\nAbout Mechanical Engineering\nThe J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University is a national and international leader in mechanical engineering education. Our scholarship, research, and service to our communities are supported by recruiting and nurturing top students, faculty, and staff passionate about learning, advancing human knowledge, and making high-impact contributions to society.\nTexas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:\nCompetitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.\nOptions for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.\nA defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.\nAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).\nFlexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses\nGenerous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.\nRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.\nTuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.\nAccess to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.\nWellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.\nHelpful Applicant Information\nRequired Materials for Application:\nResume/CV\nThree work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.\nLetter of interest (dependent upon position)\nApplications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.\nFailure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.\nCompensation Philosophy:\nRecruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.\nOffer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.\nEnsure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.\nEmployment Eligibility Verification\nIf hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired 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.\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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