About this role
Job Title Extension Assistant
Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department Soil & Crop Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location College Station, Texas
Job Type Staff
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.
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Responsibilities: -Sample receiving and organization, followed by performance of analysis of samples and recording data. -Properly archive analysis, samples and data to retrieve necessary. -Maintain order in the lab and ensure that all is kept clean and tidy. -Monitor inventory in storage and lab spaces to ensure no stoppage of work occurs. -Engage in the development and delivery of extension outreach materials for public consumption. -Assists with program and outreach efforts. -Produces and or delivers presentations -Assists in the initiation of applied research studies, collects, and processes data and generates reports. -Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree in Soil or Water Science or degree related to natural resources. -No prior experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and some basic statistical analysis of data. -Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications. -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. -Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Please attach to your completed application: -Resume/CV -List of Reference with email and daytime phone number(s)
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
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.
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