Extension Assistant - AgNR - Waller

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University Extension assists with program coordination and field activities in Prairie View, Texas. The role supports planning, data management, and outreach for Cooperative Extension programs across county partners.

The Extension Assistant will liaise with staff, organize events, collect data, and help with committee activities to ensure successful program delivery and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Creates, establishes, and maintains program files and databases essential for project management and documentation.
• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for all program-related inquiries, providing prompt and professional assistance to the staff.
• Collaborate with the county agents to plan, market, and coordinate logistics for program seminars, workshops, and other special events.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating committee meetings, including preparing materials, scheduling, and ensuring smooth proceedings.
• Conduct farm visits as needed to monitor project activities and collect relevant data for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs others duties as necessary.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Fieldwork

Research design

Teamwork

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job TitleExtension Assistant - AgNR - Waller Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Extension Programs Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.

Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, establishes, and maintains program files and databases essential for project management and documentation.
• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for all program-related inquiries, providing prompt and professional assistance to the staff.
• Collaborate with the county agents to plan, market, and coordinate logistics for program seminars, workshops, and other special events.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating committee meetings, including preparing materials, scheduling, and ensuring smooth proceedings.
• Conduct farm visits as needed to monitor project activities and collect relevant data for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs others duties as necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience No prior experience is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicants with equivalent experience in place 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 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Considerable experience in fieldwork, field research design, and project implementations
• Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams
• Driving license

Job Posting Close Date: 10/25/2026

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.

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