Program Coordinator II – Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department Nutrition
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.
Serve as a primary contact for prospective students, 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 and oversee scholarship logistics.
Respond to inquiries regarding program offerings.
Maintain contracts for Dietetic Internships and coordinate with preceptor sites.
Assist in the preparation and planning of events and monitor budgets.
Develop and update training materials and deliver training sessions as required.
Manage the Nutrition Undergraduate Ambassadors program: recruit ambassadors, train students, delegate tasks, coordinate duties and ensure compliance.
Coordinate the Nutrition Undergraduate Research Immersion in the Summer (NURISh) Program – develop recruiting, application, and participant materials; maintain handbook; manage financials and housing contract; oversee logistics; assist 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 with The Foundation for donor connections and serve as a primary contact for department donors; identify 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 the department.
Coordinate internal and external program communications and marketing.
Create departmental and program‑specific flyers.
Market and promote 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 Education and Experience

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.
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.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

Texas A&M AgriLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes veterans and people with disabilities.

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