Extension Program Specialist II; Family Consumer Health

Position: Extension Program Specialist II (Family Consumer Health)
Location: Prairie View

** Job Title
** Extension Program Specialist II (Community Economic Development)
** Agency
* * Prairie View A&M University
** Department
* * Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Prairie View, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Important Immigration information:
*** A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
** In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Extension Program Specialist will provide leadership to planning and implementation of educational outreach programs in support of county-based staff.

Prepare subject matter training and educational resource materials to address needs of limited resource clientele.
*** This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
****** The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
***** Responsibilities:
*** Provides technical assistance and develop subject matter training, resources, and publications in support of county staff and Extension customers to achieve strategic goals and outcomes (including but not limited to individual and team program plans, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources strategic imperatives, National Family & Community Health program goals, and federal National Institute of Food & Agriculture goals).

Researches, interprets, and/or disseminates relevant educational information from creditable sources through the development of outreach teaching tools to assist county staff and Extension customers (i.e. reports, blogs, extension website, articles, publications, fact sheets, multi-media presentations, curriculum, and other mass media outlets). Utilizes effective adult learning and group teaching methods for county staff and customers. Seeks resource support for programming focused on and maintain professional expertise in parenting, money management, bullying, life skills and other essential emerging issues.
* Submits timely program impact and other programmatic reports;
Identifies and compiles impact data for unit, state, and federal reports. Contributes to unit staff and grant reports, monthly state reporting system. Builds and maintain relationships with industry and other granting agencies to aid in developing grant proposals to support educational programming. Provides leadership within the program area and discipline to advance organizational goals. Strategizes with Program Leader to proactively determine training needs, and plan and implement faculty/staff trainings, in coordination with appropriate extension leadership and other Extension Specialists.
* Participates in relevant professional development associations, conferences, and meetings at the state level as attendee and/or speaker to stay abreast of changes and new ideas/innovations;
Represents PVAMU CEP and FCH unit by serving on committees or serving as a speaker for area of specialization with recognized organizations or at statewide and national committees/conferences. Participates in required events within the unit/department, and represents PVAMU CEP Program at by serving on…