Job Title

Project Manager II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Workforce Development

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 Project Manager II for Engineering Academies will report to the Director of the Texas A&M Engineering Academies and manages project activities including; complex administrative retention efforts, industry outreach, cross partner coordination for course scheduling, and liaison coordination with community colleges as it pertains to workforce development programs and opportunities, all while supporting and representing the Engineering Academies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing Internship, Externship, and Apprenticeship relationships between industry partners and the Engineering Academies to provide students with applied/practical, certifiable experience to advance their engineering career choices.

• Defines project mission and vision to establish strategic alignments with stakeholders. Also responsible for aligning project with retention goals established with each Engineering Academy location.

• Manages project portfolios in line with business strategies and conducts meetings with stakeholders to schedule and coordinate projects activities. Manages project assurance and scope along with monitoring project budgets and schedules.

• Coordinates and liaison’s partnerships between Engineering Academies and statewide Community Colleges to fulfill workforce development awards, grants, and directives as designated by TEES agreements, especially focusing on current existing partnerships, to include course scheduling between TAMU and partner colleges to meet each semester’s requirements.

• Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate project goals. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors program or services. Develops and assesses projects as needed.

• Interprets policies, rules, and regulations, and ensures they are followed, and manages/supervises project team, if established as needed.

• Confers and routinely updates Engineering Academy staff members on program issues, problems, and recommends solutions. Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials as needed.

• Prepares and maintains special reports, and other documents, and prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities.

• Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned projects.

• Work in partnership with other Workforce Development teams (Spark pk-12, TEES Edge, SAI, etc) as needed to achieve the TEES agreed upon targets/goals.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create strategies to advance student success metrics such as student retention, graduation rates and overall student satisfaction

• Increase visibility and promote the Engineering Academies by establishing and sustaining relationships with other education organizations (schools, higher-ed orgs, counselors, etc), in addition to collaborating with community partners.

• Represent the Engineering Academies at local, national, and international events.

• Travel and some evening and weekend work required.

• Other duties as assigned.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Five years of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Related higher education experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management principles.

• 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.

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.

About The Workforce Development Division

The Workforce Development Division of Texas A&M Engineering will be the premier provider of programs, conferences, professional development, and educational opportunities to prepare experts, employees and advocates for STEM-related fields. The Workforce Development Division has six programs: Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach, ReCENT, Engineering Academies, TEES EDGE Professional Education, Regional Divisions, Conference and Events Planning Services. Through these programs, the division creates and coordinates opportunities worldwide to hone expertise among engineering professionals and train or retrain those interested in emerging engineering fields while concurrently engaging with PK-collegiate educators and students to encourage future engineers.

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% 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 high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.

• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.

• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.