Program Coordinator II

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University — Agrilife Research Department of Nutrition seeks a Program Coordinator II to implement academic programs and manage marketing. The role collaborates with departmental leadership to support seminars, events, and communications across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating course scheduling, student outreach for DPD/MCN tracks, and assisting with data collection for program platforms. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with four years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with program coordination and marketing support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and communications for department programs and events.
• Assist with course scheduling and program assessments.
• Coordinate student outreach and recruitment activities for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Manage data collection and tracking for internal applications and platforms.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Data tracking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years related experience

Tools

Canvas

Job description

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

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.

45% 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.
• Assist faculty with Canvas.
• Train faculty to give interviews and digest their science for the public.
• Train the Program Coordinator I.

50% Academic Program Coordination:

• Support the undergraduate and graduate Program Manager.
• Assist with program assessments and program reviews.
• Assist with course scheduling.
• Assist with student outreach recruitment for undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as for Didactic Program and Dietetics (DPD) and Masters in Clinical Nutrition (MCN). 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.
• Coordinate the summer undergraduate research program.
• 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.

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 or equivalent combination of education and experience in science communication.
• 3-5 years of related experience in 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 the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.