What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator II position at Texas A&M AgriLife Research?
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:
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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
Required Qualifications
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:
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
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.
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
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.
- 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.
Required 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.
- 3-5 years of related experience in academic program coordination and/or marketing and science communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Website design and management
- Social media management skills
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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
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.