Job Title
Program Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M University System Offices
Department
Bush Combat Development Complex
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Salary:
$2,780.17 - $3,566.67 per month commensurate with experience.
Job Description Summary:
The Program Specialist works under the general supervision of the Director of the Innovation Proving Ground (IPG). The Program Specialist entry-level duties and extend support to research, integration, experimentation, and testing activities. The Program Specialist will work with partners internal to the Texas A&M University System and external (e.g., Army organizations, industry, labs).
The BCDC – located on the 2,000-acre RELLIS Campus in Bryan, TX – is an ecosystem for agile technology development and service-member-inspired research. The BCDC is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Army Futures Command and the Texas A&M University System, TEES, and the State of Texas. The $200 million complex is designed to bring together researchers from U.S. universities, the military, and the private sector for collaboration, demonstrations, and high-tech testing of initiatives to help accelerate military innovation for our nation’s defense.
Responsibilities:
Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.
Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.
Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation, maintenance, and communication of budgets, special reports, and other documents.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
Supports IPG with travel, contract, inventory maintenance, compliance, procurement, and security support systems.
Supports all phases of IPG Operations (Plan, Prepare, Execute, and Report).
As required assists in range, data systems, and equipment integration, sustainability, and accountability.
Assists in the integration and support of student workers and interns assigned to the IPG.
Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:
Must be able to gain and maintain a DoD (Department of Defense) security clearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet, date and file management, and visualization 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 judgement.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to lift and carry objects between 10 to 20 pounds.
Ability to work outside in field conditions.
Other Requirements:
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment 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.
Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices (https://www.tamus.edu/offices/) means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's eleven universities , eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at (979) 458-6169 or email SystemOfficesEmployment@tamus.edu . The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6169.
Moore/Connally Building
301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840
https://goo.gl/maps/bm83p
System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C.
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