Research Services Program Specialist III

Job Title

Research Services Program Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Research Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full 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.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Research Services Program Specialist III will coordinate and oversee planning, development and implementation of a major joint industry technology development project. Support the Technology and Commercialization division of TEES in reviewing, negotiating, administering and reporting contracts and commercialization agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the planning, development and implementation of a major joint industry technology development project.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope.
• Analyzes project data and prepares and distributes reports to participants.
• Draft and negotiate contract amendments,
• Establish processes for gathering and reporting project information; effectively applies methodology and enforces project standards.
• Review deliverables before distribution to participants.
• Track and report project expenses, develop expenditure forecasts.
• Coordinate project communications and marketing materials.
• Serve as administrative point of contact for all project activities and participating in project meetings
• Administer commercialized technologies; review and negotiate contracts.
• Assist in proposal preparation, submission and reporting
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
  
  

Work Location:

• RELLIS Campus – Bryan, TX.
  
  

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original 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.
  
  

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.