Special Program Aid (Research & Development)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M International University is seeking a Special Program Aid to support research and development efforts. This role involves assisting the college, its departments, and faculty with the writing of grants and degree proposals. The aid will collaborate with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects to identify external funding opportunities for research, equipment, infrastructure, programmatic needs, scholarships, training, education, and degree program offerings. Additionally, the position will involve reviewing assessment reports and program reviews, and assisting faculty with manuscript submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• No experience required.
• May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at Texas A&M International University.
• 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.
• Position requires on campus, face to face interactions.
• Position requires maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the College of Arts & Sciences, and its departments and faculty, with research and development (writing) of grants and degree proposals.
• 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.
• Review of assessment reports and program reviews.
• Assisting faculty with manuscripts submissions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level