Texas State University
Program Support Specialist
🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $5,000 - $5,417 per Month
💻 Other
🗓️ September 8th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage large-scale projects, grants, and contracts involving external agencies.
- Support faculty through creation of project sites, meeting coordination, and proposal assistance.
- Analyze and report data on research development activities and impact.
- Required qualifications include a B.S. and M.S. in biology or related field, grant preparation experience, scientific research and writing skills, and knowledge of water policy and genomics.
- Preferred skills include proficiency in R, GIS, SigmaPlot, radio telemetry, and aquatic species identification.
- Lab and field research experience related to aquatic endangered species is preferred.
- Monthly salary range is $5,000 to $5,416.67.
- Position is full-time and exempt, located in the Department of Assistant VP for Research Development.
- Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and list of references.
- Workdays Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Program Support Specialist Full Description
Posting/Functional Title | Program Support Specialist
University Pay Plan Title | Research Development Spec
Location | San Marcos
Department | Asst VP for Research Development
Recruitment Type | University-Wide Recruiting
Job Type | Full-Time
Funding Source | Permanent
Monthly Salary | $5,000-$5,416.67
Job Category | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. | B.S. AND M.S. in biology, aquatic biology, or closely related field Written work products, such as scientific journal publications and/or presentations, that demonstrate advanced scientific research and writing skills Demonstrated experience preparing successful grant proposals as a PI or in a direct supporting role Ability to analyze scientific data and prepare professional reports Demonstrated experience managing and implementing grant-funded research from public and private sponsors Demonstrated experience conducting field-based research Knowledge of state and federal water policy Knowledge of genomics Lab-based technical skills as applied to aquatic species, such as fish, mussels, or invertebrates
Preferred Qualifications | Advanced ability to conduct lab and field research pertaining to aquatic endangered species Knowledge of “R” for statistical analysis Knowledge of GISKnowledge of SigmaPlot Knowledge of habitat sampling in aquatic environments Knowledge of radio telemetry Ability to do field-based aquatic species identification Demonstrated experience supporting or managing grants from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Job Description | Responsible for supporting research and research development
activities at Texas State.
Job Duties | Manage large-scale projects, grants, or contracts in collaboration with outside agencies through peer review recruiting, project documentation, invoices managed and reconciled, project reports, correspondence with external collaborators, reports for external agencies. Support faculty engagement activities through creation of project Teams sites, scheduling and strategizing of team meetings, support for proposals within the person’s subject matter expertise. Analysis of effectiveness of research development activities through data collection, analysis of data, reporting on data related to office activities in support of faculty, including monthly or quarterly reporting on impact of research development activities.
Additional Information to Applicants |
Job Open Date | 09/05/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) | 09/12/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Normal Work Days | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End | 5:00PM
Posting Notices |
Legal and Required Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why Choose Texas State University? | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:
Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54152
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