Extension Program Specialist

Position: Extension Program Specialist I
** Job Title
** Extension Program Specialist I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
** Department
* * Soil & Crop Sciences
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** Serve as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services.

Responsibilities:
* People
* * Identify, train and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.
* Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serve as a resource to other faculty and staff.
* Programs
* * Manage projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery.
* Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.
* Determine and understand the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.
* Implement effective approaches to the problem-solving processes involved in producing educational programs and services for clientele.
* Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.
* Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.
* Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.
* Partnerships
* * Support grant-seeking activities.
* Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.
* Work with individuals, organizations, agencies and/or corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.
* Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.
* Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
* Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance and service.
* Regular email communication with all stakeholders
* Writing and submission of reports on a quarterly basis to sponsors
* Drive public engagement through the use of social media and conventional media
* Writing grants for primary project and project support funding
* Coordination with other agency specialists and faculty to deliver outreach education
* Coordination with outside agencies to deliver the project objectives
* Driving to and from watershed areas regularly to deliver project objectives
* Supporting other program projects as needed
* Other duties as assigned

Required

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field
* Five years of related experience.

Preferred Education:

* Masters of Science in Natural Resources or similar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Statistical analysis
* ARC-GIS
* Driver's License Preferred 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.
If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M Agri Life has to offer you.
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