Program Specialist I

Job Title

Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Specialist I, under general supervision, performs specialist duties for the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP), including prospect research, narrative drafting, budget creation, and data collection, often involving collaboration with program staff and leadership.

Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies and matches grant opportunities with needs/interests of faculty, staff, and/or administrators.

• Assists with drafting and editing competitive grant proposals to external funding agencies.

• Manages the timely submission of grant proposals and ensures compliance with all requirements.

• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Assists in the preparation of budgets, special reports, and other documents.

• Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.

• Maintains database of grant submissions and funding received.

• Reconciles each grant account monthly and provides monthly reports.

• Develops, negotiates, and reviews sub-contracts and sub agreements and prepares them to be signed.

• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors program or services.

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Texas and/or higher education experience

• Experience with federal/state grant programs

• Experience in researching funding, grant writing, proposal development, and/or grant management.

• Experience in events planning and building relationships

• Knowledge of Canva or other graphic design applications

• Grant writing and/or management related certification

Other requirements

• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 02/20/2026.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, CV/resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu .

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.