Program Specialist I Apply
Job Title
Program Specialist I Agency
Prairie View A&M University Department
Research Administration Proposed Minimum Salary
$2,964.00 monthly Job Location
Prairie View, Texas Job Type
Staff Job Description
The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, coordinates and provides administrative support for the research based innovation commercialization entrepreneurship activities. The Program Specialist reports to the Executive Director for Innovation Commercialization Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (ICEED) Center. Coordinates initiatives, programs and projects to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Participates in planning and developing methods for program implementation and administration; coordinates program activities. Reviews records and reports of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objective; recommends modifications to methods or procedures as required to redirect activities and ensure that objective is attained. Prepares recurring program reports for management use. Interacts with faculty staff and students to promote the goals and objective of the program.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funds.
This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support including managing day-to-day office activities, screening emails and calls, scheduling, preparing travel and purchase requisitions and reconciliations, managing files and reports.
- Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services for the research based innovation commercialization entrepreneurship activities. Coordinates program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
- Plans and develops specialized programs such as trainings, conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals. Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.
- Identifies and serves as liaison with corporations that are willing to sponsor activities (competitions, travel, workshops) for PV students and faculty related to commercialization and entrepreneurship.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance special reports for management use, and other documents to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives. Participates in planning and developing methods for program implementation and administration.
- Interacts with faculty staff and students to promote the goals and objective of the program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree.
- No prior experience required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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:
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding grammar, spelling, and writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
- Exceptional organizational skills requiring a strong focus on critical thinking, follow-through, project management, anticipation of potential needs/issues, individual initiative, driving-to-completion, and orderliness with minimal supervision.
- Ability to cultivate resilient and productive working relationships.
Job Posting Close Date:
- 02/10/2024
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above \\\\\\\"Required Attachments\\\\\\\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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