Program Specialist II

Job Title

Program Specialist II

Texas A&M University

Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

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 strengths our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is establishing a new Pre Award Research Support Services unit to strengthen proposal development and enhance the overall research enterprise across the college. As part of this new service, VMBS is recruiting two key positions that will work collaboratively to provide comprehensive, faculty‑centered support for intramural and extramural grant submissions.

Together, these roles will coordinate proposal planning, manage timelines and sponsor requirements, maintain essential documentation and tracking systems, and contribute to initiatives that advance research competitiveness and operational excellence within VMBS.

The Program Specialist II - Pre Award Research Support Services performs entry-level specialist duties in support of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The position supports pre-award research support services by assisting faculty and staff with proposal planning and coordination, collecting and organizing required proposal documents, maintaining program files and tracking tools, supporting communication about funding opportunities, and providing administrative support for grant- and program‑related activities.

Salary: $45,000-$55,000/year and w ill be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience .

Location/

Schedule:

College Station, TX/Full-Time

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of administrative, coordination, or related experience.

• Experience with research administration and/or sponsored research services.
• Demonstrated experience proofreading, editing for content, or assisting with grant writing.
• Familiarity with Grants.gov and key requirements for proposals to foundations and other external funding opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams in developing or supporting research proposals.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and survey software.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills and attention to detail with sound judgment.

• Coordinates logistics in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring pre-award research support services and related programs.
• Assists faculty and office staff with proposal development tasks such as assembling required documents, organizing drafts, and preparing forms and templates.
• Coordinates assigned programs, including research-related conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings to facilitate program goals.
• Coordinates specialized program communications and materials (e.g., agendas, handouts, follow‑up emails) related to faculty trainings and workshops.
• Assists leadership in the development and documentation of unit procedures, checklists, and guidance for pre-award processes.
• Supports preparation of basic…