Program Coordinator Two Jobs in Bryan, TX (NOW HIRING)

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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.

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:

60% Academic Program Coordination

- Support the undergraduate and graduate Program Manager.

- Support the Didactic Program in Dietetics and Master in Clinical Nutrition / Dietetic Internship Programs

- Assist with student outreach and recruitment for undergraduate programs, including degree programs and new high-impact learning and research experiences for students. Outreach events may be held locally or out of state.

- Serve as a primary contact for prospective students and families and current students.

- Plan and implement programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops. Assist with program evaluation.

- Collect and track data and statistics for various program platforms and internal applications. Maintain program records and databases.

- Administer undergraduate scholarships. Oversee scholarship logistics and organization.

- Respond to inquiries regarding program offerings.

- Maintain contracts for Dietetic Internships and coordinate with preceptor sites.

- Assist in the preparation and planning of events. Monitor budgets for programs and events, as needed.

- Develop and update training materials and deliver training sessions as required.

- Manage the Nutrition Undergraduate Ambassadors program: recruit ambassadors, train students, delegate tasks and events, and coordinate ambassador duties and compliance.

- Coordinate the Nutrition Undergraduate Research Immersion in the Summer (NURISh) Program. Responsibilities include developing all recruiting, application, and participant materials; maintaining the program handbook; managing financials and the housing contract; overseeing program logistics; and assisting with funding proposals.

- Manage the tutoring program.

- Instruct an AGLS 125 nutrition-restricted section to prepare Nutrition students for success and encourage retention.

- Design an undergraduate-specific academic newsletter.

- Liaise between The Foundation for donor connections and serve as a primary contact for department donors. Assist in identifying program funding opportunities, as needed.

- Liaise with the College of Nursing to support pre-nursing student population.

35% Marketing and Communications:

- Manage the departmental website design, accessibility, and updates.

- Social media support for department.

- Coordinates internal and external program communications and marketing.

- Create departmental and program specific flyers.

- Marketing and promotion of department programs.

- Design branded items.

- Assist with departmental events such as seminars, symposiums, and social gatherings.

- Assist with departmental conference room A/V needs.

5%: Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Four years of related experience in program coordination and/or marketing and communication.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

-Verbal and written communication skills.

-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to travel for outreach and recruitment
-Ability to work during some nights and weekends

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator
-Social media and related technologies
-Event planning

-Marketing and communications
-Branding and design
-WordPress
-Public speaking
-Familiarity with academic programs in Nutrition

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor 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

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.