Program Coordinator II

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station is seeking a Program Coordinator II to support marketing, communications, and academic program activities within the Nutrition department.

You will coordinate undergraduate and graduate programs, assist with course scheduling, travel, events, assessments, data tracking, and student outreach, while helping with career development and department communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4 years related experience.
• Master's degree in science communication and 3–5 years in program coordination or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and communications: web content, social media, branding, events, and department communications.
• Assist undergraduate and graduate program management: course scheduling, assessments, data tracking, and outreach.
• Coordinate travel, seminars, and summer programs; host speakers; manage student career development activities.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant-related data and training materials.
• Provide support for departmental faculty to digest research for public audiences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Master's degree in science communication

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Job description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

• 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 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.

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 theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.