Project Manager I

tamus; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee Together for a Better Tomorrow program activities, develop work plans, and track timelines and deliverables. The role involves coordinating research, policy, community engagement, and evaluation tasks.

The position may require extended hours and periodic travel to South Texas and other project locations. Grant funding drives employment, with continuation depending on funding availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three years of project management, research support, or related work.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience coordinating research, policy, or grant-funded projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages project activities including developing and implementing work plans, timelines, and materials.
• Tracks milestones, delivers periodic reports, and performs evaluations.
• Supports research, policy, community engagement, and evaluation activities.
• Coordinates meetings, workshop logistics, and communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Data management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, public administration, international affairs, public health, social sciences, or a related field

Master's degree in international affairs, public policy, public administration, political science, public health, social sciences, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

R

SPSS

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager I

Agency: Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department: Environmental And Occupational Health

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Project Manager I manages project activities including developing, implementing, tracking timelines and deliverables, and providing periodic evaluations and reports for projects that are generally small in scope, in this case, our Together for a Better Tomorrow program activities.

What you need to know

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Travel: This position requires periodic travel to South Texas and other project locations.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Manages project activities including, but not limited to, developing and implementing work plans, protocols, procedures, timelines, guidelines, and project materials.
  • Tracks milestones and deliverables.
  • Prepares periodic reports and updates, including providing periodic evaluations.
  • Supports research, policy, community-engagement, and evaluation activities, including surveys, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, Community Advisory Board meetings, and Community water circle workshops.
• Project Management Support
  • Coordinates project activities, records, resources, meetings, and communication in conjunction with leadership team and internal and external stakeholders to ensure they are in line with business strategies and in accordance with project management standards.
  • Coordinates meeting and workshop logistics, invited speakers, participant communications, materials, attendance records, and follow-up activities.
• Project Planning
  • Conducts background research and assists with qualitative and quantitative data collection, organization, and analysis.
  • Prepares briefs, reports, presentations, meeting summaries, resource materials, and other project products.
  • Establishes project goals, identifies implementation needs, resolves routine project issues, and conducts meetings with team members and stakeholders to coordinate activities.
  • Establishes goals that support our "Together for a Better Tomorrow" project delivery, problem solves, and periodically conducts meetings with team members and stakeholders to schedule and coordinate those activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, public administration, international affairs, public health, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three years of related experience in areas such as project management or implementation, research support, stakeholder coordination, data management, reporting, and short- and long-term planning.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
  • Master's degree in international affairs, public policy, public administration, political science, public health, social sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience coordinating research, policy, academic, public-service, or grant-funded projects.
  • Experience preparing professional briefs, reports, presentations, research summaries, or meeting materials.
  • Experience conducting qualitative or quantitative research, policy analysis, literature reviews, or program evaluation.
  • Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, trainings, public events, invited speakers, or external stakeholders.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, R, SPSS, Google Workspace, or similar data-management and productivity tools.
  • Experience supervising or coordinating students, interns, volunteers, or project team members.
  • Experience supporting interdisciplinary work related to public health, environmental issues, infrastructure, community development, or public policy.
  • Familiarity with community-engaged research, Community Advisory Boards, water security, or South Texas communities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (speaking, reading, & writing).
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
  • Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Department of State Health Services (DSHS)