Job Title

Project Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

University College - ARDA

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.11 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

Provide project management support to deliver projects within the established budget and time line.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Coordinates project activities, collaborates with project team members, assists in the development of measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress toward achievement.

Prepares agenda 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.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and report data while developing key metrics to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, information science, social sciences or related field.

Experience – Three years related experience. 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to:

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

Experience compiling and assessing data.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements- General Office Environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Temporary position with the possibility of renewal based on funding.

Salary: $21.11/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume

Cover Letter

3 professional references and their full contact information

Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job 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.