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Texas A&M University

<div>Job Title
Senior Administrative Coordinator II
Agency
Texas A&amp;M Engineering
Department
Chemical Engineering DH
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Why work for Texas A&amp;M Engineering?
Who we are
Texas A&amp;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&amp;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 Senior Administrative Coordinator II for External Engagement plays a pivotal role within the Chemical Engineering Department at Texas A&amp;M University. Reporting directly to the Department Head, this position oversees and manages the department's external engagement initiatives, focusing on research support, recruitment and hiring, departmental awards, and various other external facing administrative duties. The individual will work closely with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to support the department's mission and objectives.
Success in this role requires exceptional time management, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to proactively identify and address needs. The individual must be a self-starter, a dependable team player, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Hiring:
<ul><li>Coordinate administrative aspects of faculty recruitment and hiring processes.
</li><li>Assist in the promotion and recruitment of domestic graduate students.
</li><li>Manage faculty hiring using Interfolio and other online systems.
</li><li>Maintain accurate records on faculty recruiting, hiring, and placement.
</li><li>Assist with joint faculty appointments and maintain confidential faculty files.
</li><li>Oversee administrative support for faculty candidates and seminar speakers.
</li></ul>Internal and External Awards:
<ul><li>Provide support for nominating Faculty for Internal and External Awards
</li><li>Manage communication, submission, and presentations for departmental awards.
</li><li>Assist in drafting letters and maintaining a database of award recipients.
</li><li>Oversee departmental award programs for faculty and staff.
</li><li>Work alongside the department's award committee to proactively find external awards to promote department faculty.
</li></ul>Research and External Support:
<ul><li>Assist researchers with the preparation and submission of proposals for external funding.
</li><li>Identify potential funding sources and match them with departmental projects.
</li><li>Monitor and track submitted proposals and donor activity.
</li><li>Oversee the Department Advisory Council and provide support to research faculty.
</li><li>Work closely with the Director of Research.
</li></ul>Other Duties:
<ul><li>Run expense reports for purchasing/travel cards.
</li><li>Cross-train with internal engagement duties and serve as backup to other administrative staff.
</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.
</li></ul>What we need:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
</li><li>Seven years of related experience.
</li></ul>What is helpful:
<ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
</li><li>Experience in writing and editing documents.
</li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills.
</li><li>Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
</li><li>Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
</li><li>Strong planning and administrative abilities.
</li><li>Previous experience working within the Texas A&amp;M University System or higher education.
</li><li>Advanced knowledge in word processing, writing, editing, proofing, and finalizing.
</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and a proactive, &ldquo;go-getter&rdquo; attitude.
</li></ul>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul><li>Strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Qualtrics, and Interfolio.
</li><li>Ability to learn new programs quickly.
</li><li>Proactive and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.
</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
</li><li>Detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Willingness to travel and work outside of normal working hours.
</li><li>The position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions and the maintenance of a regular schedule.
</li></ul>Work Location:
<ul><li>Main Campus &ndash; College Station, TX.
</li></ul>About Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering at Texas A&amp;M University is one of the largest, fully accredited programs in the country. Texas A&amp;M boasts some of the brightest Chemical Engineering students in the country. Our degree programs are rather selective as the quality of the candidates keeps growing every year. Besides classroom instruction, many outlets exist for real-world experience such as research opportunities, internships, and co-op education.
Texas A&amp;M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
<ul><li>Competitive health benefits.
</li><li>Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
</li><li>Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
</li><li>Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
</li><li>Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
</li><li>Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
</li><li>Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
</li><li>Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
</li><li>Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
</li></ul>Helpful Applicant Information
Required Materials for Application:
<ul><li>Resume/CV
</li><li>Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
</li><li>Letter of interest
</li></ul>Compensation Philosophy:
<ul><li>Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
</li><li>Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
</li><li>Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
</li></ul>Employment Eligibility Verification
<ul><li>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.
</li></ul>All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.</div>

Senior Administrative Coordinator II

<div>Job Title
HR Assistant
Agency
Texas A&amp;M University - Victoria
Department
Human Resources
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Victoria, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Assists Human Resources operations with the processing and maintenance of personnel records. Provides administrative secretarial and bookkeeping support to the department.
Primary Duties:
&middot; Answers and directs calls and greets visitors to department.
&middot; Updates and maintains personnel files for all university employees; scans files into electronic imaging system.
&middot; Maintains I-9 employment authorization documents.
&middot; Processes ID badges and/or proximity cards for new employees; deactivates access at termination; coordinates employee accesses with Information Technology and Facilities.
&middot; Processes electronic personnel and position forms for all university departments when necessary.
&middot; Monitors and reconciles departmental cost centers; research report discrepancies.
&middot; Compiles financial reports for Human Resources department
&middot; Coordinates travel arrangements; processes travel requests and vouchers for department staff.
&middot; Performs departmental purchasing, and processes purchase requisitions and vouchers
&middot; Processes Human Resources forms
&middot; Compiles documents, brochures, and handouts for new employee orientation, training sessions, and human resource-sponsored events.
&middot; Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Salary range for this position: $15.00 - $17.50 hourly
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.</div>

HR Assistant

<div>Job Title
Director, Student Affordability &amp; Financial Strategy
Agency
Texas A&amp;M University System Offices
Department
Academic Affairs - Advising
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&amp;M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&amp;M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
The System Offices, within the Texas A&amp;M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Job Description Summary:
Provides system-level leadership in advancing financial assistance strategy, affordability modeling, and institutional capability across the A&amp;M System. This role designs strategic frameworks, analytic tools, and professional development supports that strengthen recruitment competitiveness, improve persistence outcomes, and enhance the effectiveness of financial aid and student account operations - while preserving campus operational authority. 
 
Responsibilities:
 
Functional Area
<ul><li>Development of systemwide affordability frameworks, aid leveraging models, discount rate analysis, net price positioning, and tuition revenue predictability tools. Serves as the core strategic function of the role.
</li></ul>Affordability Strategy &amp; Financial Modeling
<ul><li>System liaison work with campus financial aid, business, enrollment, and advising leaders; consultation on application of system frameworks; facilitation of cross-campus strategy discussions.
</li></ul>Institutional Advisory &amp; Campus Engagement
<ul><li>Design of systemwide financial literacy and wellness frameworks; integration into advising and onboarding models; development of shared tools and dashboards.
</li></ul>Financial Literacy &amp; Financial Wellness Frameworks
<ul><li>Alignment of financial strategy with recruitment yield and persistence outcomes, including aid renewal frameworks, reenrollment risk indicators, and mid-year financial intervention models.
</li></ul>Recruitment &amp; Persistence-Aligned Financial Design
<ul><li>Leadership of systemwide initiatives, pilots, convenings, and cross-functional projects related to affordability, financial strategy, and student mobility; coordination with other executive portfolios.
</li></ul>Systemwide Initiatives &amp; Portfolio Leadership
<ul><li>Leadership of systemwide initiatives, pilots, convenings, and cross-functional projects related to affordability, financial strategy, and student mobility; coordination with other executive portfolios.
</li></ul>Policy, External Engagement &amp; Professional Leadership
<ul><li>Policy recommendations, monitoring regulatory developments, participation in state/national associations, and representation of the System in external financial strategy conversations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Other duties as assigned. 
</li></ul><div> 
Education and Experience:
 
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business, education, organizational design or a related field.
</li><li>Ten years of extensive experience working in enrollment management (e.g., admissions, registrar, financial aid) and/or academic advising. 
</li></ul></div><div> 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
<ul><li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
</li></ul></div><ul><li>Position requires in-state travel (sometimes overnight) to Texas A&amp;M University System campuses.
</li></ul><ul><li>Periodic out-of-state travel to national conferences/training.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
</li></ul>Other Requirements:
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&amp;M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.</div>

Director, Student Affordability & Financial Strategy

<div>Job Title
Digital Content Specialist II
Agency
Texas A&amp;M University
Department
College of Performance, Visualization &amp; Fine Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
We are seeking a Digital Content Specialist II who will support the college&rsquo;s communications and marketing initiatives with a strong emphasis on digital engagement. A central responsibility is the development and writing of social media content that effectively communicates the college&rsquo;s impact. This includes coverage of events and performances, recognition of student achievements, and acknowledgment of faculty accomplishments. You will also manage and curate accompanying visual assets to ensure consistency and quality across platforms. Additionally, you will contribute to the maintenance of the college&rsquo;s website by updating pages, posting new material, and ensuring information remains current and accurate. Your work will extend to managing content on university calendars and digital screens, helping ensure that key messages reach internal and external audiences in a timely and professional manner.
If you bring strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to elevating the college&rsquo;s digital presence, we encourage you to apply! 
Opportunities to Contribute
<ul><li>Social media content creation - Writes content specifically for social media using AP (Associated Press) style. Covers some events and performances by attending and writing recaps targeted to social media audiences. Includes some occasional photography. Works with internal content creators &mdash; including a photographer/videographer, writer and graphic designer &mdash; to execute content targeted to different social channels and manages the visuals for that content. Posts social content to all platforms after an editing process. Uses analytics regularly to help develop social media strategy. Monitors, listens and responds to online conversations. Helps to develop and expand existing online communities. Generates ideas for communications strategies. 
</li></ul><ul><li>Web maintenance and management - Assists the director with regular maintenance of the website, including posting stories, photos and videos, updating existing pages and creating new ones for new initiatives. Uses analytics regularly to help define efficiency and impact. 
</li></ul><ul><li>Online calendars and digital screens - Contributes to the college&rsquo;s event coverage by compiling listings for a weekly newsletter and managing event listings for multiple online calendars, both internal and external. Manages the use of fliers for digital screens in the college&rsquo;s buildings and in other sites on campus.
</li></ul><ul><li>Other writing - Contributes to content creation including occasional stories, web and print pieces, recruitment material and marketing/communications collateral. Promotes and covers events and performances.
</li></ul>What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire&rsquo;s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section .
Other Requirements and Factors:
<ul><li>Work outside of standard work hours, including covering events on some evenings and weekends to complete assigned duties.
</li><li>Travel may be required.
</li></ul>Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
</li><li>Two years of professional experience &mdash; post-college &mdash; in social media content writing and management.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Two to five years of professional experience such as marketing and communications, journalism and digital marketing.
</li><li>Two to five years of professional writing experience.
</li><li>Two to five years of proven management of social media platforms.
</li><li>Two to five years of managing visual content such as graphics, photo or video.
</li><li>Previous experience in website maintenance/management.
</li><li>Previous experience in content strategy.
</li><li>Previous experience working with the arts.
</li><li>Previous experience working within a brand environment while displaying creativity and visual communication principles.
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.
</li><li>Proficiency/mastery of social media platforms, trends and audiences.
</li><li>Proficiency/mastery of AP (Associated Press) style.
</li><li>Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
</li><li>Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
</li><li>Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced, deadline- and service-oriented environment.
</li><li>Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
</li><li>Ability to manage projects from start to end.
</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
</li><li>Familiarity with and willingness to stay current with social media applications.
</li><li>Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress and Sprout Social.
</li><li>An understanding of branding and working within a brand.
</li></ul><div>Who We Are
Texas A&amp;M University&rsquo;s College of Performance, Visualization &amp; Fine Arts ( PVFA ) educates dancers, directors, computer graphics engineers, composers, art historians, sound technologists and more to serve our community, the nation, and the world. https:// pvfa .tamu.edu/about/
Why Texas A&amp;M University?
</div><div>We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
</div><div><ul><li>Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&amp;D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&amp;M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>12- 15 days of annual paid holidays
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&amp;M employee
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Living Well, a program at Texas A&amp;M that has been built by employees, for employees
</li></ul><div>Our Commitment
</div><div>Texas A&amp;M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents &amp; lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int egrity , and Selfless Service .
</div></div>All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.</div>

Digital Content Specialist II

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h5>
The School of Engineering Medicine (SEM) at Texas A&amp;M University (TAMU) invites applications to fill one (1) full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level, specializing in Neuroscience with a focus on clinical and translational neuroscience. Applicants will be considered for Associate Professor, tenure-track or tenure review upon hire, and candidates for Professor will be considered for tenure review upon hire, depending on qualifications. This is a full-time, 9-month position with a start date in the Fall of 2026. We are seeking an innovative researcher and educator to join our dynamic team to address critical challenges in brain health and neurological disease. The successful candidate will maintain a cutting-edge, externally funded research program, teach and mentor graduate and medical students, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection of engineering and medicine.

About the School of Engineering Medicine: 
The School of Engineering Medicine (SEM) is a pioneer in translational medicine and research. Currently, SEM houses the EngineeringMedicine (EnMed) medical education program (enmed.tamu.edu), an innovative program that represents a partnership among the Texas A&amp;M College of Engineering (COE), Texas A&amp;M Vashisht College of Medicine (VCOM), and Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH). Each of these partners has an outstanding national ranking and offers state-of-the-art facilities for education and research. In addition, TAMU, SEM, and HMH provide excellent support for innovation and entrepreneurship. Students applying to the EnMed program must have an undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and meet the prerequisites required by VCOM and COE. EnMed is the nation&rsquo;s only program to award both a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Engineering in Innovation in Medicine degree within four years.

About the Location: 
This position is based in the Discovery Tower, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston. The TMC, the largest medical center in the world, hosts 21 hospitals and 8 specialty institutions, including the largest pediatric and cancer hospitals. The TMC ecosystem is also a global hub for medical technology innovation, featuring numerous startups, incubators, accelerators, and research institutions.

Position Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Maintain a high-impact, externally funded research program in the field of neuroscience to solve challenges in brain health and neurological disease.</li>
<li>Teach courses to medical and graduate students.</li>
<li>Mentor graduate students and medical students in research and innovation.</li>
<li>Collaborate with engineering EnMed faculty and successfully integrate engineering with medicine in their research and teaching.</li>
<li>Collaborate with clinicians, industry partners, and multidisciplinary teams to translate research into practice.</li>
<li>Contribute to the department and profession through service activities.</li>
</ul>
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interest in collaborative research with engineers and clinicians and a demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between engineering and medicine.</div>

Tenured/Tenure-Track: Associate Professor or Full Professor in Neuroscience

<div>Job Title
Research Scientist
Agency
Texas A&amp;M University
Department
High Performance Research Computing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
<div>Our Commitment
</div><div>Texas A&amp;M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents &amp; lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
What we want
</div>The Research Scientist at High Performance Research Computing (HPRC) supports HPRC&rsquo;s education and training by performing technical duties such as designing and delivering face-to-face and online professional development to researchers and teachers, developing extramural funding proposals, working with graduate and/or undergraduate students to conduct research in computing and STEM research, and writing manuscripts for computing and STEM conferences and journals. Initiate activities to promote High Performance Research Computing. The Research Scientist will focus on supporting the educational and training outcomes of HPRC including the NSF ACSS Track II: ACES award made to Texas A&amp;M; assist customers using high-performance computing resources and teaching tutorials and technologies that advance research computing practices; develop documentation and training materials and offer training courses.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire&rsquo;s education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
<ul><li>PhD in a computational field of science
</li><li>Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research 
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience with offering support and training on research computing frameworks and their application to problems in one or more scientific domains
</li><li>Ability to complete tasks on time
</li><li>Ability to write scientific, general purpose, technical documents, proposals, and papers
</li><li>Familiarity with scientific applications common to research computing environments
</li><li>Proficiency with programming languages and popular analysis toolkits commonly used in research computing environments
</li><li>Ability to grasp upcoming technologies and teach them to a research computing audience
</li><li>Familiarity with organizing information and data management services
</li><li>Experience with K-12 student programs.
</li><li>Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people of various backgrounds
</li><li>Experience in developing partnerships and collaborations involving research computing
</li><li>Ability to travel both nationally and internationally
</li><li>Ability to construct feedback surveys, scrutinize resulting data for patterns, analyze data, development the framework for a research paper, and lead the writing of the paper 
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul><li>Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage education and training programs.
</li><li>Excellent teaching, writing and interpersonal communication skills
</li><li>Knowledge of technologies used in advanced research computing and artificial intelligence frameworks
</li><li>Proficiency with common programming languages, tools, and techniques.
</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
</li><li>Experience in curriculum development, including vertical alignment and developing learning objectives
</li><li>Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
</li><li>Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
</li></ul>Responsibilities
Consulting, Proposal Participation, And Dissemination
<ul><li>Provides leadership and expertise to the facility&rsquo;s user community in the education and training aspects of their research through intensive consulting, training and general support activities, all aiming at integrating HPC technologies into research and education.
</li><li>Supports and participates in activities aimed toward the pursuit of extramural funding.
</li><li>Responds to user queries regarding research computing resources.
</li><li>Supports funded efforts at HPRC.
</li><li>Travel to conferences and events at times.
</li></ul>HPRC Operations, Outreach and Training
<ul><li>Participates in mentoring, training, and development of HPRC users and employees.
</li><li>Provides training courses on research computing techniques to staff and users.
</li><li>Aids in the development of ad-hoc programs for customers of high-performance computing resources.
</li><li>Participates in HPRC&rsquo;s community outreach efforts.
</li></ul>Research
<ul><li>Conducts self-guided research in topics relevant to research computing and STEM education.
</li><li>Presents findings at conferences and through publications in proceedings and professional journals.
</li><li>Builds collaborations and pursues external funding opportunities.
</li><li>Presents research-findings via publications and conference presentations.
</li></ul>Resource Allocation System &amp; User Support
<ul><li>Serves as the secondary information resource for access to the University&rsquo;s main HPRC equipment.
</li><li>Manages and coordinates HPC user accounts and applications for time on several separate HPRC systems.
</li><li>Initiates the evaluation process of user application for time on all HPRC systems.
</li><li>Maintains the software platform that manages the corresponding database.
</li><li>Coordinates the review of applications/requests for HPC time on behalf of the HPRC Resources Allocation Committee (RAC).
</li><li>Collects, analyzes, and presents relevant user data to the Committee to make an informed determination for awarding or not awarding requests for machine time.
</li><li>Records minutes as needed.
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.
</li></ul><div>Why Texas A&amp;M University?
</div><div>We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 
</div><div><div><ul><li>Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&amp;D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&amp;M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>12- 15 days of annual paid holidays
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&amp;M employee
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Living Well, a program at Texas A&amp;M that has been built by employees, for employees
</li></ul></div></div>All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.</div>

Research Scientist

<div>Job Title
Product Designer
Agency
Texas A&amp;M Agrilife Extension Service
Department
Disaster Resilience &amp; Recovery
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">What We Do
</h1>The CHARM team at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extensions&rsquo; Disaster Assessment and Recovery (DAR) Unit provides education, outreach, and planning support for communities around the state of Texas, focusing on approaches that foster collaboration and holistic solutions to reduce risks from floods and other hazards. Central to our approach is the engagement of community staff, elected officials, and decision-makers in interactive planning exercises. Leveraging data-driven methodologies and innovative tools, such as our award-winning GIS-based scenario planning software, CommunityViz, we facilitate collaborative and community-centered sessions aimed at envisioning a future that can withstand future disasters and challenges. Operating within the largest university-based extension program nationwide, the CHARM team is uniquely positioned to deliver highly impactful community planning applications and services.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Your Role
</h1>The Product Designer designs intuitive, user-centered online mapping tools that make resilience planning and decision-making more accessible for communities of all sizes. Reporting to a Staff Product Designer, this role collaborates closely with GIS and planning teams, developers, and stakeholders to support CHARM Online Studio, a geospatial platform that enables non-GIS users to explore data, map scenarios, and document land-use and hazard mitigation decisions. The Product Designer contributes across the full design lifecycle&mdash;including user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and developer handoff&mdash;and plays a key role in delivering high-impact tools that support real communities along the Gulf Coast and beyond.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities
</h1><ul><li>Collaborates with the Staff Product Designer, product managers, stakeholders, and developers to understand user needs and product goals.
</li><li>Designs intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for GIS applications.
</li><li>Designs wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate UX concepts.
</li><li>Collaborates with developers to ensure seamless integration of UX design from a QA and testing perspective.
</li><li>Stays updated on industry trends and UX best practices in geospatial design.
</li><li>Advocates for user-centric design principles throughout the development process.
</li><li>Assists in and at times conducts usability studies, compilation and create reports.
</li><li>Assists in validating and refining the product roadmap.
</li><li>Updates and maintains design documentation in Confluence.
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. 
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications
</h1>Required Education and Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
</li><li>One year of related experience in research and design of software products.
</li></ul>Preferred Education and Experience:
<ul><li>Experience in project management preferred.
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
<ul><li>1-2+ years of experience in UX/Product Design.
</li><li>Experience with Figma and design systems.
</li><li>Strong grasp of user research, accessibility, and design best practices.
</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills.
</li><li>Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with others.
</li><li>Bonus: Experience designing for mapping tools, GIS, or civic/public sector.
</li></ul>Other Requirements:
<ul><li>May require extended bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, squatting and sitting
</li><li>May require lifting workshop and outreach equipment, up to 30 pounds.
</li><li>May require extended communication with visitors and employees in person, telephonically or electronically.
</li><li>May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays.
</li><li>May require operating computers with high-definition screens for extended periods of time.
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">To Apply
</h1>Please send a resume or CV and portfolio to diamond.peronel@ag.tamu.edu.
This is a grant funded position.
Texas A&amp;M AgriLife is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution&rsquo;s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution&rsquo;s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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