Program Coordinator II

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 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. 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 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 The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. 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