What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I - CBBIC position at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi?
Job Title
Project Manager I - CBBIC
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Business Administration
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
PURPOSE
Assist the CBBIC in carrying out its mission in support of TAMU-CC and the College of Business directly related to increasing and maintaining societal impact and community engagement.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Existing Project Management
Percent Effort: 40%
- Plans, organizes, directs and co-manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the projects, including Doing Business with Giants, Pathways for Success and Community as a Startup.
- Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support current projects.
- Assists with the development and management of production of materials designed for projects including marketing materials and social media.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders in support of the projects.
- Assists with material development and presentations at trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Co-manages the overall goals, objectives and relationships for each assigned project or project including external customers and clients.
- Maintains and develops communication between community and project partners by attending meetings.
Functional Area 2: New Project Management
Percent Effort: 50%
- Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of new projects, including Student Agency, Venture Studio, Cybersecurity, and Faculty Ambassadors.
- Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support new projects.
- Provide subject matter expert advice to CBBIC clients on topics related to computer science and cybersecurity matters.
- Develop and present workshops and lectures in the areas of computer science and cybersecurity to local businesses through the CBBIC Lunch and Learn project.
- Manages the overall goals, objectives and relationships for each assigned project or project including external customers and clients.
- Assists with the development and management of production of materials designed for projects including marketing materials and social media.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders in support of the projects.
- Assists with project and material development and presentation of trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Makes initial and follow-up calls and presentations to potential clients and project partners.
- Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference cans
Functional Area 3: Administrative
Percent Effort: 10%
- Supervises student assistants in support of managed projects.
- Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes.
- Works with administrative assistant to ensure vouchers, purchase orders and requisition are created and received in a timely fashion. Coordinates with accounting personnel and other support staff.
- Assists with research, the development of white papers, grant applications and prepares presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field
- Three years of experience
- Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:
- Master’s degree and one year of experience
- Sound sales and marketing skills including soft skills for making presentations and meeting with clients and prospects
- Ability to make sound basic decisions and articulate proposed solutions to problems
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrable skills in computer science, cybersecurity, and IT related project management on behalf of clients, preferably in a business environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Five (5) years Project Management experience in a customer-centric organization
- Outside sales experience calling on businesses or industries with long sales cycles
SALARY: Up to $55,000/annually approximately
- (Up to $4,583.33/monthly approximately)
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous
benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
INSURANCE:
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement
:- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off
:- 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
