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Job TitleTWRI Project Manager Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Texas Water Resource Institute Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information Job Responsibilities: Project Operations & Coordination Maintain and update project tracking systems (timelines, deliverables, Gantt charts, task lists) across assigned projects. Maintain risk and issues log and track resolution through completion. Work with PIs, partners, and subcontractors to confirm task completion and documentation compliance. Serve as a primary point of contact for routine partner communications and meeting logistics. Prepare briefing materials and summaries for meetings and distribute project status reports, meeting agendas, and action item trackers. Update internal requests for proposals and coordinate the release, compilation, and review of submissions. Budget & Financial Tracking Track expenditures against budgets in collaboration with TWRI business staff. Flag budget anomalies, upcoming expenditure deadlines, spend down, and no-cost extension needs. Compile financial data for reporting periods and assist in preparation of budget revisions. Proposal & Grant Support Assist in compiling and formatting proposal components (narrative sections, budgets, CVs, letters of support). Assist Grant Admins by maintaining proposal calendar and deadline tracker across funding opportunities. Research sponsor guidelines, eligibility requirements, and past award data to support proposal strategy. Coordinate subcontractor scope and budget inputs during proposal development Assist with institute level reporting. Data & Knowledge Management Maintain organized digital filing systems for project documentation, contracts, and reports. Support data collection logistics and quality assurance documentation as needed. Assist with background research for project deliverables. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. 3 years of project coordination or management experience, preferably in research, extension, or government-funded programs. Preferred Qualifications: Credit toward or completion of PMP certification. Experience with managing USDA, EPA, or other government funded programs. Experience with grant proposal coordination and sponsor reporting requirements. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detailed organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel; comfort with project management tools. Experience with or strong aptitude for budget tracking and financial reporting. What You Need to Know Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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 Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Required Documents CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/ additional documentation 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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan