Special Program Aid (Research & Development)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M International University seeks a Special Program Aid to assist with research and development of grants and degree proposals. The role supports faculty and departments and collaborates with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects.

Responsibilities include pursuing grant opportunities, reviewing assessment reports, assisting with manuscript submissions, and ensuring timely proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• No experience required.
• May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at Texas A&M International University.
• On-campus face-to-face interactions required.

Responsibilities

• Assist college, departments and faculty with research and development (writing) of grants and degree proposals.
• Collaborate with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects to research external funding opportunities.
• Review assessment reports and program reviews; assist faculty with manuscript submissions.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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 Program Aid that can assist the college, its departments, and faculty with research and development (writing) of grants and degree proposals.

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 of Research and Sponsored Projects in researching grant opportunities for external funding relating to, but not limited to, research, equipment/infrastructure, programmatic, scholarships, training and education, and degree program offering.

• Additional duties include review of assessment reports and program reviews and, assisting faculty with manuscripts submissions.

Minimum Requirement

• Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• Experience : No experience required.

• May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at Texas A&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 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.

Other Requirement

• Position requires on campus, face to face interactions.

• Position requires maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Position requires a flexible schedule to work evening hours, as necessary.

• Position is contingent upon funding/need

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.