Job Title
Program Coordinator - NRCS
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,194.84 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator performs key responsibilities to connect researchers, faculty, and extension personnel with farmers/growers and other stakeholders. This position is for a recently USDA-NRCS-funded project under Texas's 10th congressional district. This project requires reaching selected counties within Texas's 10th congressional district. The program Coordinator will regularly visit selected farms, connecting farmers or, extension assistants or county agents to educate them on climate-smart farming through climate-smart experts. In addition, this position requires coordinating and organizing a series of workshops either at PVAMU or at the county to train farmers and growers on climate-smart smart approaches. The position also requires supporting project-related activities at the county level and PVAMU. This position is critical to link research and extension teams with farmers and growers.
This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule project meetings and workshops efficiently, ensuring all staff are informed and engaged.
• Develop agendas, prepare materials, and oversee logistics for smooth execution of meetings and workshops, fostering productive collaboration and decision-making.
• Maintain meticulous organization of program files and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records related to project activities, resources, and outcomes.
• Implement effective systems for document management and data tracking, facilitating easy access and retrieval of essential information for project administrators.
• Act as the central liaison for the program, facilitating communication and information exchange among project team members, county agents, extension assistants, Principal Investigators (PI), and Co-PI's.
• Respond promptly to inquiries, requests, and concerns, providing comprehensive support and assistance to all involved parties to ensure project success.
• Conduct regular monitoring of farm activities, adhering to established protocols and procedures to gather relevant data and insights.
• Collaborate with team members to collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively, contributing to the evaluation and refinement of project strategies and objectives.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in physical science, agriculture, sociology, or ecology.
• 3 years of experience is desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge/skills in program/project management.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, including researchers, extension personnel, farmers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Considerable experience in fieldwork, field research design, and project implementations.
• Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 05/01/2024

Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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.
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