Program Specialist I
About The Position
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 $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 annually. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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.
- Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
