Program Coordinator II

About this role

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: • 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.

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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: 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 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

Applicant Instructions 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.

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