Location: College Station,TX, USA
Job Title
Extension Program Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Department
Food Science & Technology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Program Development and Delivery:
* Plan, produce, implement, and evaluate educational programs, products, and services.
* Manage projects and priorities to effectively deliver educational programs utilizing available technology.
* Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.
* Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.
* Provide guidance for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the Agency and Department.
* Volunteer and Faculty Support:
* Identify, train, and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs.
* Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, serving as a resource to other faculty and staff.
* Partnerships and Collaboration:
* Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.
* Support grant-seeking activities and work with individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.
* Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
* Professional Development:
* Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance, and service.
Qualifications:
* Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field to food science and technology
* 5 years relevant experience
* Preferred Education and Experience:
* MS degree in a related field to food science and technology
* Two (2) years of related experience in food science and technology.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
* ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
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.