Program Coordinator II - Healthy Living Initiatives

Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Dallas seeks an experienced Program Coordinator II to support the Healthy Living portfolio within the Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture. You will coordinate projects, manage calendars, and liaise with internal and external partners to advance community‑engaged research.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and four years of related experience, plus strong communication, planning, and EDMS skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and project management support to Healthy Living leadership, including managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing agendas and materials, and supporting stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist with fiscal management activities, including budget development, monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, purchasing, travel, reimbursements, payroll allocations, and fiscal year planning.
• Coordinate meetings, advisory groups, and stakeholder activities, serving as a liaison between program leadership and internal and external partners.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial, operational, and administrative reports; assist in identifying funding opportunities; support documentation and reporting requirements for grants, contracts, and program operations.
• Assist with the management and coordination of the Healthy Living portfolio by supporting program planning, goal setting, implementation, evaluation, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Healthy Living team to support the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of community‑engaged research projects, programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including the preparation of reports, presentations, correspondence, executive communications, and other program materials.
• Support personnel administration, including onboarding, hiring, training coordination, personnel records management, effort reporting, payroll actions, and guidance on administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintain and prepare professional and organizational documentation, including curriculum vitae, biosketches, organizational charts, letters of support, and related materials.
• Develop and maintain project management, evaluation, and coordination tools, including online platforms such as Qualtrics and related systems.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support leadership decision‑making, strategic planning, and operational effectiveness.
• Support operational planning and coordination across multiple program locations and initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Dallas seeks an experienced Program Coordinator II to support the Healthy Living portfolio within the Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture. You will coordinate projects, manage calendars, and liaise with internal and external partners to advance community‑engaged research.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and four years of related experience, plus strong communication, planning, and EDMS skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and