Program Specialist I
Role Overview
Who are we?
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System.
For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise.
Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- No prior experience required.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to multi-task 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.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email applications.
- Proficiency in developing office processes and procedures, including templates, tools, and supporting job aids.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of related work experience in a business environment including administrative or research support.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
- Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Lists, Planner, and Forms.
- Prior experience with editing technical reports, proposal response assistance, presentation development, and Section 508 compliance.
- Experience working with and entering data into database applications.
- Other Requirements or Other Factors:
- The standard in-office schedule for this position is Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, with in-office attendance on those days required as needed based on business or operational requirements.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform common office functions.
- Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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.
About Texas A&M Transportation Institute
State transportation research agency serving public agencies and industry partners through data-driven research and practical solutions.
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