Special Program Aid (Research

Job Description: Job Summary The College of Arts & Sciences is in need of a Special Program Aid that can assist the college, its departments, and faculty withresearch and development (writing) of grants and degreeproposals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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 opportunitiesfor external funding relating to, but not limited to, research, equipment/infrastructure, programmatic, scholarships, training andeducation, and degree program offering. Additional duties include review of assessment reports andprogram reviews and, assisting faculty with manuscriptssubmissions.

Minimum Requirement Education: Bachelor's degree from an accrediteduniversity.

Experience: No experience required. May not be currently enrolled as an undergrad student at TexasA&M International University. Preferred Requirement Master's degree from an accredited university. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification None

Physical Requirements: None The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Other Requirement Position requires on campus, face to face interactions. Position requires maintain a regular schedule of attendance oncampus and in the workplace. Position requires a flexible schedule to work evening hours, asnecessary. Position is contingent upon funding/need All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution's verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution's procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.