Job Title

Program Specialist I (FSRC)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,919.18 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Specialist I will coordinate the activities of the Food Security Research Center, working closely with the Executive Director and Program Manager. They will be responsible for communications with internal units throughout the College and University to coordinate smooth operation of the Center with respect to finances, resources, facilities and personnel matters. They will also coordinate with laboratory staff and students to ensure appropriate resources are available for research activities associated with the Center.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, special reports, and other documents.

• Assists in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring programs and services.

• Plans and develops specialized programs such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings, and workshops to facilitate program goals.

• Coordinates specialized program communications and marketing materials.

• Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.

• Excellent social media skills.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• 07/22/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

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.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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