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Job Title

Project Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Horticultural Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

We seek a highly qualified and motivated applicant with experience in science communications and project coordination. The incumbent will coordinate the communication activities and manage websites of projects focused on polyploid genetic analysis and genomics-based methods for germplasm improvement. The incumbent will develop a social media presence, assist and manage project meetings (both virtual and face-to-face), manage clientele lists, and collect/organize information required for the development of reports. The incumbent will be supervised by Dr. Oscar Riera-Lizarazu and will coordinate activities with the other project participants, project advisory boards, and industry/public clientele groups participating in project training efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently plan and manage all project meetings

• Develop and execute a communications plan that includes a website

• Establish a social media presence

• Write news releases

• Collect and collate research updates from project participants for the development of required reports and project communications

• Coordinate with project participants in maintaining project websites

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education or experience.Three years of related experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master's degree in science and/or communications

Experience coordinating science communication activities and managing project websites.

Required knowledge, skills and abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilitiesExperience with the communication of scienceA sound understanding of plant genetics and breedingExperience in website development and maintenance

Ability to use web management toolsProficient in using social media for outreach activities

All applications should include a cover letter describing how their knowledge, skills, and experience align with this position's requirements. All applicants must also submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for three references.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan