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
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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 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 Education and Experience:

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 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.

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