Extension Assistant

Job Title:

Extension Assistant
Agency:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
Department:
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Salary: $2,916.67 per month

Location:

Dallas, Texas
Job Type: Staff

• Participates with faculty in the development of experiments.
• Conducts field and laboratory work.
• Installs and maintains research/demonstration plots under the supervision of a resident faculty member.
• Analyzes and maintains detailed records of data and prepares written summaries of results for inclusion in reports and manuscripts.
• Collects background information for technical and non‑technical publications.
• Utilizes computers to gather background research, conduct literature reviews, and generate statistical displays and reports.
• Assists in ensuring availability of proper research equipment and laboratory supplies and procures supplies when necessary.
• Performs other research or experimental duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar discipline.

• Experience with conducting field data collection and the analysis and presentation of data.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and technical equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer and applicable software for data management and presentation.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, including generating graphs.
• Good writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the land‑grant university system.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.