Program Coordinator II

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Nutrition Department in College Station, TX, seeks a Program Coordinator II to implement academic programs and manage marketing and communication needs under supervision. The role collaborates with departmental leadership to support graduate programs and outreach for both in-state and out-of-state activities.

The candidate will coordinate graduate program logistics, assist with program assessments, and support career development for students while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus an additional four (4) years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in a science-related field or science communication or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the department’s graduate programs.
• Support the Graduate Program Committee; assist with course scheduling.
• Assist with student outreach recruitment for graduate programs; coordinate logistics for seminars and field trips.
• Data collection and tracking for program platforms and internal applications.
• Schedule travel and support logistics for graduate seminars.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with training grants.
• Coordinate Nutrition’s Career Club and graduate student needs.
• Assist with communications and marketing for department programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Website design

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 4+ years experience

Master’s degree in science or science communication

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 Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.