Program Specialist I
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Job Location:
Texarkana, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 44000 - 48000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Program Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M University - TexarkanaDepartment
Vice President of Academic AffairsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Texarkana TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Program Specialist I under general supervision performs specialist duties for the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) including prospect research narrative drafting budget creation and data collection often involving collaboration with program staff and leadership.
Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $44000.00 - $48000.00 annually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifies and matches grant opportunities with needs/interests of faculty staff and/or administrators.
Assists with drafting and editing competitive grant proposals to external funding agencies.
Manages the timely submission of grant proposals and ensures compliance with all requirements.
Assists in the development of policies procedures and guidelines.
Assists in the preparation of budgets special reports and other documents.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
Maintains database of grant submissions and funding received.
Reconciles each grant account monthly and provides monthly reports.
Develops negotiates and reviews sub-contracts and sub agreements and prepares them to be signed.
Plans develops implements coordinates and monitors program or services.
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.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
State of Texas and/or higher education experience
Experience with federal/state grant programs
Experience in researching funding grant writing proposal development and/or grant management.
Experience in events planning and building relationships
Knowledge of Canva or other graphic design applications
Grant writing and/or management related certification
Other requirements
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
This position generally does not supervise employees.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration applications must be submitted by 02/20/2026.
To apply: Upload your cover letter CV/resume and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application you may contact .
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
