Program Coordinator II

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

3d • 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, Department of Nutrition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Website design and management skills.
• Social media management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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, including local or out-of-state outreach events.
• Perform 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 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.
• Perform science communications.
• Assist with web design for department programs and research labs.
• Provide social media support for the department.
• Oversee the design, content, and distribution of departmental communications.
• Market and promote department programs.
• Design branded items.
• Assist with departmental events such as seminars, symposiums, and social gatherings.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 each month
• 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