Project Specialist II

Texas A&M Engineering; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Specialist II to join their collaborative team. This role involves providing project management support for a consortium focused on applied hypersonics. You will engage in reviewing research proposals, monitoring budgets, and coordinating project activities to ensure successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to detail and teamwork. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in higher education and research, all within a supportive and enriching work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Full Benefits

Extensive Support Network

Collaborative Working Community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience required.
• One year of related experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review research proposals and monitor post-award spending on contracts.
• Coordinate project activities and assist in developing measurable project goals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word Processing Applications

Spreadsheet Applications

Job description

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 Project Specialist II will provide intermediate project management support for the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics.

Responsibilities:

• Review research proposals and budgets and monitor post-award spending on all contracts. Ensures key personnel commitments on all awarded projects have been met and all spending is within the project guidelines.
• Performs intermediate project development, disseminates project information, and participates actively in project-related work groups. Provides recommendations to achieve project goals.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates projects and submissions under the consortium.
• Monitors project budgets and prepares budget revisions as necessary. May manage the budget for small to medium projects or components of large programs under the direction of the unit director.
• Coordinates project activities, collaborates with project team members, assists in developing measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress toward achievement.
• Prepares documents for key project decisions and collaborates with team members to develop workflows.
• Writes and disseminates work plans and project documents, including procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge 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.

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

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.