Program Specialist II - Engineering Honors

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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.

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Purpose:

The Program Specialist II provides support to assigned programs; assists with overall program coordination and event planning; manages EH data repository, program records, and database, including coordination of program data collection and analysis and report generation using extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel; assesses metrics for evaluation of program success, identifying and suggesting improvement opportunities based on data; manages application processing; handles complex reports; serves as an information resource on administrative operational methods and processes; develops procedures for complex or specialized functions; assists in recruitment activities in support of the program's goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Manages and monitors assigned program operations, including:

• Tracking and management of the requirements of the students in the program,
• Directing the collection of program data including analysis,
• Managing data repository, software system, and internal systems,
• Overseeing the processing of EH applications,
• Working with communications to manage assigned program websites,
• Assisting with recruitment for assigned programs
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need :

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

What is helpful:

• Technical software skills and experience
• Previous work with undergraduate students
• Familiarity with accessing and tracking student data would be a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others;.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, 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.