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Job Title

Program Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) encompasses students, faculty and staff whose efforts and interests center on the many different aspects of academics, teaching and classroom education. TLAC’s mission is to create experiences that advance teaching, research and service through the application of knowledge in the preparation and development of quality educators; placing high value on collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, democratic governance and global leadership.

What we want

The Program Specialist III, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of an assigned program. This role coordinates day to day operations of the Education Research Center, as well as assisting with grant writing and research efforts.

What you need to know

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

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Other Requirements: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Coordination

• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors programs and services to facilitate program goals

• Develops and maintains an operations/program calendar across all stakeholder groups

• Schedules and facilitates logistics for operational meetings, including communication, calendar events, and agendas

• Monitors incoming service requests and triages/escalates to appropriate staff/team

• Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials

• Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities

Staff and Resource Management

• Oversees the work of assigned program staff

• Manages student technicians as needed

• Assists with the review and renewal of contracts, agreements, and memberships

Policy and Compliance

• Interprets policies, rules, and regulations, and ensures they are followed

• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Shares messaging with appropriate stakeholder groups and reviews for accuracy

• Archives campus-wide messages on the website

• Confers with staff on program issues and recommends solutions

Professional Development

• Participates in workshops, conferences, and research to enhance job skills

• Supports a personal professional development plan to sustain and evolve proficiency in digital learning environment practices

Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Conducts evaluations of digital learning environment operations

• Attends meetings and conferences to share progress on program activities

Grant Writing

• Identify grants appropriate for ERC faculty

• Assist, facilitate, or potentially lead grant writing efforts

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree

• Proven track record of coordinating/managing team projects

• Prior experience working/communicating with educators, education leaders, and administrators, preferably in an education policy context

• Experience using project management software (e.g., Monday, Trello, Microsoft Planner, Arsana).

• Experience with managing an organization’s social media, e.g., website maintenance

• Experience with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) for research.

• Experience with statistical software, such as R, Stata, SPSS, Python.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends

• This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

  Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:   

· Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/)  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   

· 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html)  of annual paid holidays    

· Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month   

· Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://new.tamu.edu/enjoy-the-benefits/retirement/)     

· Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)  for health and wellness programs   

· All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    

· Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/healthy-behaviors/employee-tuition.html)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   

For additional benefit information Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

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 ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.