Program Specialist II

Job Title

Program Specialist II

Texas A&M Engineering

Workforce Development

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

This position is a member of Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station’s Workforce Development team and is assigned to the Texas A&M Engineering Conferences and Events team. This position is responsible for the planning, implementing and executing special events, programs and presentations for the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the College of Engineering, in addition to maintaining the events management system and supporting departmental and center related events as necessary.

Position will require attendance at weekend and evening events.

• Plan, implement and execute special events, programs and conferences for the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the College of Engineering, supervise, direct and coordinate event personnel and vendors, and provide post-event analysis, budget summaries and participation feedback.
• Support and work within events management system
• Support college, departmental, and center events and conferences, as necessary
• Supervise student support staff
• Spearhead major projects, improvement and implementation of new College-wide event policies and procedures
• Manage Departmental Event Liaison (DEL) education and communication
• This position requires direct engagement with minors and youth during program activities. The employee is expected to fully adhere to all university policies and state regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of minors.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related event experience.

• Administrative experience.
• Experience with planning, implementing and executing events.
• Event management software experience helpful, but not required.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-pace, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to learn online reservation system, track numerous details, employ critical thinking, adapt quickly and use creative problem-solving skills.

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