Special Program Aid; Research & Development

Special Program Aid (Research & Development)

Texas A&M International University

College Of Arts & Sciences

$14.00 hourly

Laredo, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

The College of Arts & Sciences is in need of a Special Program Aid that can assist the college, its departments, and faculty with research and development (writing) of grants and degree proposals.

• Responsible for assisting the College of Arts & Sciences, and its departments and faculty, with research and development (writing) of grants and degree proposals.

• Responsible for 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.

• Additional duties include review of assessment reports and program reviews and, assisting faculty with manuscripts submissions.

• Education :
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• Experience :
  No experience required.

• May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at Texas A&M International University.

• Master’s degree from an accredited 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

• None

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position requires on campus, face to face interactions.

• Position requires maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Position requires a flexible schedule to work evening hours, as necessary.

• Position is contingent upon funding/need

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.