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 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. 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr