Program Specialist I

Job TitleProgram Specialist IAgencyTexas A&M International UniversityDepartmentCollege Of Nursing & Health SciencesProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationLaredo, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionJob SummaryThe Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs entry-level specialist duties for a department, college, or division.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.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 ResponsibilitiesAssist in conducting literature review, data analysis and writing manuscript for dissimulation.Assist with recruitment and retention of grant participants.Develop training schedule and assist in the training and scheduling of grant participants.Track grant participants progress in their training.Provide participants case review and continuing education training.Provide certification and guidelines training.Track trainees’ completion of Basic and Advanced training.Participate in discussing best practices at meetings.Prepares vouchers, purchase orders and requisitions.Coordinate with accounting personnel and other support staff.Data entry and coding.Update SANE website as needed.Minimum RequirementsEducation – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.Experience – No experience required.Preferred Education and ExperienceEducation – Master’s degree in Social Science or related fieldExperience – 1 to 3 years of grant related experienceExperience with affiliation agreement and contractsKnowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of : Word processing and spreadsheet applications.Ability to : Multitask and work cooperatively with others.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.Preferred Knowledge and AbilitiesExperience with : Survey Monkey,Qualtrics,SPSS,CodingIRB knowledgeLicensing / Professional Certification – None.Physical Requirements – None.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 OthersThis position does not supervise employees.Other RequirementsWeekend and evening 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.Position is contingent upon funding / need.Salary : $17.54 / hourlyINSTRUCTIONS 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 / CVCover LetterAt least 3 professional references and their full contact information, andUnofficial transcriptsApplications 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.

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