Extension Assistant

Job Title: Extension Assistant Agency Location: College Station, Texas Job Type: Staff Responsibilities Sample receiving and organization, followed by performance of analysis of samples and recording data. Properly archive analysis, samples and data to retrieve necessary. Maintain order in the lab and ensure that all is kept clean and tidy. Monitor inventory in storage and lab spaces to ensure no stoppage of work occurs. Engage in the development and delivery of extension outreach materials for public consumption. Assists with program and outreach efforts. Produces and or delivers presentations. Assists in the initiation of applied research studies, collects, and processes data and generates reports. Other duties as required. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Soil or Water Science or a degree related to natural resources. No prior experience required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and some basic statistical analysis of data. Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits 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. 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, and each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University