Project Specialist – Operations

About the role

The Texas A&M University System Offices are seeking a Project Specialist III to provide operational support for Texas A&M‑Fort Worth operations, events, and external relations. The role involves coordinating event services, managing budgets, and fostering stakeholder relationships across the system.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing event services, including reservations, scheduling, planning, billing, and post‑event evaluations.
• Support development and oversight of unit budgets, coordinating with multiple departments.
• Collaborate with other system member offices and agencies to maintain strong working relationships.
• Support the Director of Operations with procedure development, timeline monitoring, and process improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate external relations, organize stakeholder meetings, and prepare briefing materials.
• Work closely with the Texas A&M Foundation and the Fort Worth‑Tarrant County Innovation Partnership.

Required profile

• Experience in event management and operational support within a large organization.
• Proven ability to coordinate budgets and logistical details across multiple departments.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and inter‑office collaboration.
• Capacity to monitor project timelines and recommend improvements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive health benefits and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas.
• Optional defined contribution retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs to promote work‑life balance.