Program Assistant P7

Overview

Program Assistant P7 at Texas A&M Agrilife Research, Soil & Crop Sciences. This is a part-time position based in College Station, Texas.

• 35%:
  Research project management — assist with the development of grant proposals, coordinate multistate research projects, acquire resources and supplies for ongoing research projects, and develop/update inventories for seeds, herbicides, greenhouse supplies, research instrumentation, and other resources. Plan and oversee project activities to ensure goals are met in a timely fashion.
• 35%:
  Administrative support — assist with hiring paperwork, handle email/phone communications delegated by the PI, manage funding accounts, verify/submit receipts, arrange logistics for visitors, organize group meetings, and provide day-to-day administrative support as required by the program.
• 20%:
  Research communication — prepare reports by coordinating with students and staff, assist with development of videos and other communication media for broader dissemination, and manage/update program website and social media pages.
• 10%:
  Other duties — perform other duties as assigned.

BS in Agriculture or related field.

Previous experience in roles indicated in the job responsibilities is preferred, but not required.

MS in Agriculture or related field.

Experience with research project management, research communication, administrative assistance, data summarization, report preparation, and communication. Background in agricultural research methodology.

Pesticide Applicator's License.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Database programs (MS Access, Agrobase, etc); video development/editing; data analysis; research communication using popular media; website/social media page maintenance.

Please attach to your completed application: resume; list of references (3).

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, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.