Program Specialist I - job 1 of 4

Job Title

Program Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Computer Science & Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full 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.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Program Specialist I supports the planning and delivery of departmental programs and events under the general supervision of the department’s Administrator.  This position coordinates event logistics communication with faculty, staff, students, and internal/external partners, and ensures events run smoothly and meet departmental standards.  The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in delivering meaningful and successful events.

Responsibilities:

Direct oversight or involvement in annual, semesterly, monthly, weekly, or ad hoc events such as (not comprehensive listing):

Signature Department Events

• Plans and coordinates major departmental events such as the Spring Banquet (~500 guests, including Distinguished Former Student, donors, and student awardees), CS Day, and standard Honors events.
• Oversee event logistics, award processes, committee coordination, communications, and on-site implementation.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Engagement

• Coordinates recurring activities such as weekly faculty lunches, monthly faculty and staff meetings, and other departmental gatherings.
• Provides leadership for internal community-building events (e.g., Thanksgiving Potluck, Holiday Lunch, Staff Retreat, Faculty Retreat, DoNut Stress).

Guest and Visitor Programs

• Works with Colloquium Committee to host distinguished lecturers, including travel, itineraries, receptions, and related logistics.
• Assists with faculty candidate visits, ensuring smooth coordination of schedules and departmental hospitality.

Special Projects and Recognition

• Coordinates recognition efforts including retirements, graduations, and special visitor acknowledgements.
• Serves as point of contact for college and university event teams, ensuring alignment with broader initiatives.

Collaboration and Support

• Partners with the Communications Specialist to promote events and encourage participation.
• Provides general program support as assigned; may serve as lead or assistant to additional events as needed.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.

What is helpful:

• The successful candidate will be creative, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to lead or support projects as needed.  Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities are essential. 

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M's mission is to develop the human and intellectual resources needed to meet the future technological challenges in the field of computing. This includes developing computer scientists and computer engineers for positions of leadership in industry, government and academia.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance.  Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.