Special Program Aid (Research

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Special Program Aid to support the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M International University with grant writing and development of degree proposals.

This temporary/casual on-campus role supports faculty, departments, and the Office of Research in pursuing external funding, preparing proposals, and assisting with manuscript submissions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Student status: May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at Texas A&M International University.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and developing grants and degree proposals.
• Collaborate with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects to identify external funding opportunities.
• Review assessment reports and program reviews; aid faculty with manuscript submissions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Special Program Aid (Research & Development)

Job Title

Special Program Aid (Research & Development)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Arts & Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$14.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences is in need of a Special ProgramAid that can assist the college, its departments, and faculty withresearch and development (writing) of grants and degreeproposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the College of Arts & Sciences,and its departments and faculty, with research and development(writing) of grants and degree proposals.
• Responsible for working in collaboration with the Office ofResearch and Sponsored Projects in researching grant opportunitiesfor external funding relating to, but not limited to, research,equipment/infrastructure, programmatic, scholarships, training andeducation, and degree program offering.
• Additional duties include review of assessment reports andprogram reviews and, assisting faculty with manuscriptssubmissions.

Minimum Requirement

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accrediteduniversity.
• Experience: No experience required.
• May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at TexasA&M International University.

Preferred Requirement

• Master's degree from an accredited university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to interact professionally with university faculty,staff, students, and the general public
• Ability and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a group setting

Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification

• None

Physical Requirements

- None

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

Other Requirement

• Position requires on campus, face to face interactions.
• Position requires maintain a regular schedule of attendance oncampus and in the workplace.
• Position requires a flexible schedule to work evening hours, asnecessary.
• Position is contingent upon funding/need

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution's verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution's procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.