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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.

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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

• 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.

30% 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.

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 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.

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 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.