Program Coordinator 2

**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 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:** **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](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.