Extension Assistant

**Job Title** Extension Assistant **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service **Department** Biological & Agricultural Engineering **Proposed Minimum Salary** $2,916.67 monthly **Job Location** Dallas, Texas **Job Type** Staff **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](https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M AgriLife Research](https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/)  * [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University](https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory](https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)  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](https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how _you_ can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!  **Position Information** **Responsibilities:** * Participates with faculty in the development of experiments, conducts field and laboratory work, installs and maintains research/demonstration plots under the supervision of a resident faculty member. * Analyzes and maintains detailed records of data and prepares written summaries of results for inclusion in reports and manuscripts.  Collects background information to be included in technical and non-technical publications. * Utilizes computers to gather background research, conduct literature reviews and to generate statistical displays and reports.  * Assist in ensuring availability of proper research equipment and laboratory supplies and procures supplies when necessary. * Other research or experimental duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree in relevant field. (Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or similar degree). **Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Experience with conducting field data collection and the analysis and presentation of data * Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and technical equipment.  * Ability to effectively utilize computer and applicable software for data management and presentation. Knowledge of MS Excel including generating graphs. * Good writing skills. * Excellent communication skills. * Highly organized. * Ability to function as a part of a team. * Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the land Grant University System. **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](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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.  **Required Documents**  CV/ Resume  Cover letter  List of references  Certifications/additional documentation 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.