Job Title

Program Assistant (pantherTERM)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department of Curriculum And Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.25 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Assistant, for the pantherTERM grant program provides vital support to the leadership team, focusing on external-facing activities such as outreach, partnership development, recruitment, and event management. This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing relationships with key stakeholders, promoting the program, and supporting high-level daily operations. The Program Assistant also assists in the preparation of reports and evaluations, contributing to the overall effectiveness and growth of the program.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the leadership in supporting the implementation and daily operations of the pantherTERM grant program.

• Provide strategic input and support for achieving pantherTERM grant program goals and objectives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships and establish new partnerships with local school districts, educational organizations, and other external partners.

• Represent the pantherTERM grant program at external events, meetings, and conferences to promote its mission and recruit participants.

• Assist with recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates.

• Support the preparation reports for internal stakeholders and funding agencies.

• Assist in supporting pantherTERM grant program budgets and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and university policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

.Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to lift light objects up to 10lbs office supplies and equipment as needed.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• 02/16/2025

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

  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.

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.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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