Project Manager I

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About the Role

The Project Manager I manages project activities including developing, implementing, tracking timelines and deliverables, and providing periodic evaluations and reports for projects that are generally small in scope, specifically our Together for a Better Tomorrow program activities.

This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Periodic travel to South Texas and other project locations is required. This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Manages project activities including developing and implementing work plans, protocols, procedures, timelines, guidelines, and project materials.
  • Tracks milestones and deliverables.
  • Prepares periodic reports and updates, including providing periodic evaluations.
  • Supports research, policy, community-engagement, and evaluation activities, including surveys, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, Community Advisory Board meetings, and Community water circle workshops.
• Project Management Support
  • Coordinates project activities, records, resources, meetings, and communication in conjunction with leadership team and internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategies and project management standards.
  • Coordinates meeting and workshop logistics, invited speakers, participant communications, materials, attendance records, and follow-up activities.
• Project Planning
  • Conducts background research and assists with qualitative and quantitative data collection, organization, and analysis.
  • Prepares briefs, reports, presentations, meeting summaries, resource materials, and other project products.
  • Establishes project goals, identifies implementation needs, resolves routine project issues, and conducts meetings with team members and stakeholders to coordinate activities.
  • Establishes goals that support our Together for a Better Tomorrow project delivery, problem solves, and periodically conducts meetings with team members and stakeholders to schedule and coordinate those activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, public administration, international affairs, public health, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three years of related experience in areas such as project management or implementation, research support, stakeholder coordination, data management, reporting, and short- and long-term planning.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
  • Master’s degree in international affairs, public policy, public administration, political science, public health, social sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience coordinating research, policy, academic, public-service, or grant-funded projects.
  • Experience preparing professional briefs, reports, presentations, research summaries, or meeting materials.
  • Experience conducting qualitative or quantitative research, policy analysis, literature reviews, or program evaluation.
  • Experience coordinating meetings, workshops, trainings, public events, invited speakers, or external stakeholders.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, R, SPSS, Google Workspace, or similar data-management and productivity tools.
  • Experience supervising or coordinating students, interns, volunteers, or project team members.
  • Experience supporting interdisciplinary work related to public health, environmental issues, infrastructure, community development, or public policy.
  • Familiarity with community-engaged research, Community Advisory Boards, water security, or South Texas communities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (speaking, reading, & writing).
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
  • Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
  • Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification, certified CHW and/or CHWI, Promotora Certification of Training, or ability to successfully complete Promotora Certification.
  • Public relations and marketing experience.
  • Experience with community-based participatory research efforts.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Strong research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex research, policy, and program information into clear materials.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, timelines, partners, and deliverables.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with community members, university personnel, public agencies, organizational partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain attention to detail, and resolve routine project-management issues.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to maintain confidential research and participant information in accordance with university requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and more.
• Experience all that a big city has to offer with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M built by employees, for employees.