Program Coordinator II P11

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role works collaboratively with departmental leadership to implement academic programs and manage marketing and communication needs for Texas A&M AgriLife Research, specifically within the Nutrition department. Texas A&M AgriLife is a large and comprehensive agriculture program within The Texas A&M University System, focused on education, research, extension, and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in program coordination and/or marketing and communication.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level