Job Title Program Specialist III Agency Texas A&M University Department School of Engineering Medicine Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Program Specialist III, under the direction of the Director for Enrollment and Academic Services, performs moderately complex administrative and supervisory work to provide and coordinate professional level programmatic support for the School of Engineering Medicine. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended . Schedule: May be required to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Location: The position is located with the School of Engineering Medicine located in Houston, Texas in the Heart of Texas Medical Center. Required Education and Experience + Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience + Four years of administrative or program support experience Preferred Qualifications + Professional experience in higher education or a medical setting + Knowledge of TAMUS Policies and Regulations and Texas A&M University Rules + Experience planning academic workshops and classroom events + Experience preparing reports on program activities + Proficient with Microsoft Office products; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills + Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software applications, and calendar/email management + Must be adaptable to change and able to work in a team environment while entrusted to complete individual projects, as needed + Must have high level of attention to detail, strong organizational and writing skills + Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to balance conflicting priorities and make decisions based on approaching deadlines + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Responsibilities + Curriculum Support: Monitors curriculum compliance utilizing university systems. Assists with managing student schedules, documentation, evaluations, assessments, and grades. Respectfully interacts with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Maintains strict confidentiality with regards to FERPA and HIPAA documentation, i.e., student records. Maintains and coordinates data required to comply with institutional program and accreditation requirements in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with university graduate student policies and procedures and Graduate and Professional School student forms. + Program Support: Under the supervision of the Director, assists with the administration and management of the graduate and professional degree programs for the School of Engineering Medicine. Aids in planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Engineering Medicine program. Supports the preparation and maintenance of reports on the effectiveness of program activities. Assists in the development and delivery of program goals and objectives. Aids in developing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Facilitates program activities; may represent the university with respect to program activities on a local, regional, and/or national basis in the absence of the Director. Assists with the creation of a range of promotional, educational, and informational presentations, and/or resource materials related to program activities and initiatives. + Operational Support: Monitors project timelines and ensures tasks are completed by assigned deadlines. Interprets program policies and assists in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Prepares the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; may develop, write, edit, and present comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations. Performs other duties as assigned. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees ​ Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online 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.