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 an enrolled 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

Pay of Rate: $14.00/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

At least 3 references and their full contact information

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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.