What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator I position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Job Title
Program Coordinator I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Dean's Office
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.
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Position Information
We are seeking a Program Coordinator I, who will be responsible for assisting with the operations of the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP), known collectively as the Policy Internship Programs: recruiting students for the programs, conducting outreach activities to internal and external entities, and assisting with the development of selected program interns.
Responsibilities:
Administration
- Assist in establishing short and long-term goals and strategic planning.
- Collaborate with others to create new and expanded opportunities to engage students.
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across campus and program locations.
- Assist with maintaining program records and databases.
Recruitment/Outreach
- Assists with recruiting activities, such as coordinating and attending informational sessions, resource tables, career fairs, etc., as well as classroom and student organization presentations (in-person and virtually).
- Present regularly to small and large groups of students and parents about program offerings.
- Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings. Meets with prospective applicants.
- Supports marketing/outreach activities such as updating websites and social media accounts, as well as helping develop videos, email campaigns, alumni Newsletters, press releases, etc.
- Assists in designing, creating, and organizing materials for program recruitment, outreach and trainings.
- Work with external stakeholders for events and initiatives that promote programs to a variety of student populations, including FFA, 4H, AFA, etc.
- Assists with updating training materials and delivering training sessions. May require after-hours commitments.
Other Duties
- Compiles program statistics and prepares reports as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work schedule and remote work may be available for this position, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with AgriLife Alternate Work Location Procedures.
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 packing including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurancewith 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.
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.
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