Program Coordinator 2 P11

**Job Title** Program Coordinator II P11 **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Research **Department** Nutrition **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, 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** 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:** _60% Academic Program Coordination_ \- Support the undergraduate and graduate Program Manager. \- Support the Didactic Program in Dietetics and Master in Clinical Nutrition / Dietetic Internship Programs \- Assist with student outreach and recruitment for undergraduate programs, including degree programs and new high-impact learning and research experiences for students. Outreach events may be held locally or out of state. \- Serve as a primary contact for prospective students and families and current students. \- Plan and implement programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops. Assist with program evaluation. \- Collect and track data and statistics for various program platforms and internal applications. Maintain program records and databases. \- Administer undergraduate scholarships. Oversee scholarship logistics and organization. \- Respond to inquiries regarding program offerings. \- Maintain contracts for Dietetic Internships and coordinate with preceptor sites. \- Assist in the preparation and planning of events. Monitor budgets for programs and events, as needed. \- Develop and update training materials and deliver training sessions as required. \- Manage the Nutrition Undergraduate Ambassadors program: recruit ambassadors, train students, delegate tasks and events, and coordinate ambassador duties and compliance. \- Coordinate the Nutrition Undergraduate Research Immersion in the Summer (NURISh) Program. Responsibilities include developing all recruiting, application, and participant materials; maintaining the program handbook; managing financials and the housing contract; overseeing program logistics; and assisting with funding proposals. \- Manage the tutoring program. \- Instruct an AGLS 125 nutrition-restricted section to prepare Nutrition students for success and encourage retention. \- Design an undergraduate-specific academic newsletter. \- Liaise between The Foundation for donor connections and serve as a primary contact for department donors. Assist in identifying program funding opportunities, as needed. \- Liaise with the College of Nursing to support pre-nursing student population. _35% Marketing and Communications:_ \- Manage the departmental website design, accessibility, and updates. \- Social media support for department. \- Coordinates internal and external program communications and marketing. \- Create departmental and program specific flyers. \- Marketing and promotion of department programs. \- Design branded items. \- Assist with departmental events such as seminars, symposiums, and social gatherings. \- Assist with departmental conference room A/V needs. _5%: Other duties as assigned_ **Required Qualifications:** \-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. \-Four years of related experience in program coordination and/or marketing and communication. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** \-Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. \-Verbal and written communication skills. \-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. \-Ability to travel for outreach and recruitment. \-Ability to work during some nights and weekends. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** \-Design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator. \-Social media and related technologies. \-Event planning. \-Marketing and communications.. \-Branding and design. \-WordPress. \-Public speaking. \-Familiarity with academic programs in Nutrition. **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. 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.