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Job Title
Program Coordinator II P11Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
NutritionProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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 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 Qualifications:
-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:
Applicant Instructions
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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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