Job Description

Job TitleProgram Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Environmental And Occupational Health

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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, Texas A&M Health 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 Manager P12, under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program. Is responsible for overseeing and managing the initial and future planning of activities.

Responsibilities:

Program Management and Administration

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages day-to-day activities for the program.
• Develops and implements procedures for the administration of the program.
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
• Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.
• Researches, develops, and writes white papers, grant applications, and prepares presentations.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Supervises program support staff, student assistants, and independent contractors
• Develops and conducts programs including leadership training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Field Data Collection

• Help with logistics and organization of field data collection trips
• Assist with field data collection

Budget and Financial Coordination

• Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes.
• Prepares vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions.
• Coordinates with accounting personnel and other support staff.
• Assists with travel requests and reimbursements

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintains and develops communications between partners by attending meetings and conference calls.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in project management, human research trials, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Public Health
• Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) at a professional level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.