About this role
Job Title Program Coordinator II
Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department Nutrition
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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Position Information We are seeking a Program Coordinator II, who under general supervision, works collaboratively with departmental leadership to implement academic programs and manage marketing and communication needs. Responsibilities: 65% Academic Program Coordination
• Coordinate the department’s graduate programs • Support the Associate Department Head for Graduate Programs. • Assist with program assessments and program reviews. • Support the Graduate Program Committee • Assist with course scheduling. • Assist with student outreach recruitment for graduate programs. Outreach events can be local or out of state. • Data collection and tracking for various program platforms and internal applications. • Schedule travel and assist with logistics for graduate seminars. • Host seminar speakers. • Assist with the logistics of the summer undergraduate research program and international field trip learning experiences. • Identify of funding opportunities and assist with data and preparation for training grants. • Assist with career and professional development for undergraduate and graduate students. Coordinate Nutrition’s Career Club. • Support graduate student needs. 30% Marketing and Communications:
• Science communications. • Assist with web design for department programs and research labs. • Social media support for department. • Oversee the design, content, and distribution of departmental communications. • Marketing and promotion of department programs. Design branded items. • Assist with departmental events such as seminars, symposiums, and social gatherings. 5% Other duties as required. Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus an additional four (4) years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in a science-related field or science communication or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 3-5 years of related experience in academic program coordination and/or marketing and science communications.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Website design and management • Social media management skills
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
Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
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.