Program Specialist III

Job Title

Program Specialist III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Evidence Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description

The Program Specialist III, under general supervision, acts as the grants and contracts coordinator on behalf of the Texas A&M Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center.

Who We Are:

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within The Texas A&M University System. Texas A&M AgriLife Research is one of these agencies. With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension, and service.

Texas A&M Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center (Evidence Center) is a newly created center with the mission to be an authoritative source of objective information and analysis on the Agri-Food system's effects on health, the environment, and the economy. The Evidence Center conducts and publishes state-of-the-art research synthesis studies of different types (e.g., systematic reviews, meta-analyses) important for understanding the impact of agriculture, food, nutrition, and natural resource policies on human, environmental, and economic health and sustainability. The Evidence Center drives the next generation of research synthesis methodologies that are rigorous and transparent and acts as a leading convener in gaining global consensus on standards of evidence, as well as promotes and strengthens public trust in science-informed policies and solutions.

What We Want:

The Texas A&M Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center seeks a Program Specialist III who will coordinate grants and contracts on behalf of the Evidence Center.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of research proposals and budgets for Evidence Center leadership.

• Facilitates planning and linkages with existing funded projects or research efforts with Evidence Center leadership.

• Monitors post-award spending, process payroll allocations and assists with budget projections on all Evidence Center grants and contracts in conjunction with the Evidence Center Business Administrator.

• Works as a liaison with program managers and sponsored projects officers regarding funding, compliance and required reporting.

• Advises leadership on the appropriate use of sponsored funds.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• 3 years of experience

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of experience

• Experience working in a university system administration

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proven ability to collaborate with others.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Application Procedure:

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

• Three References with current contact information

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.