"Project Specialist I"

Job Details

Agency: Prairie View A&M University

Department: Center For Information Technology Excellence

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Prairie View, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

The Project Specialist supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals. This role acts as a liaison between project managers, team members, and stakeholders, maintaining documentation and tracking progress.

The Project Specialist will assist in managing multiple projects by coordinating schedules, resources, and communications. Responsibilities include maintaining project documentation, monitoring timelines, and ensuring compliance with established processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in project management tools.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities.
• Prepare and maintain project charters, status reports, meeting notes, and other project documentation.
• Update project management systems (e.g., TeamDynamix, MS Project).
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards and organizational policies.
• Facilitate project engagements including but not limited to discovery sessions, recurring meetings, walkthroughs, and retrospective meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in project management preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with enterprise project management platforms (e.g., TeamDynamix, Asana, MS Project).
• Ability to analyze data and prepare performance reports.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

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.

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Job Posting Close Date:

02/22/2026

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.