Project Specialist I
Texas A&M University SystemAbout the role
Job Title
Project Specialist IAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Horticultural SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
$4,277.16 monthlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
Project Management Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and conducting outreach programs including workshops, conferences, and symposia, particularly regarding programmatic activities of the Plants, Nature, and Health Initiative (PNHI). Develop informational and promotional materials, as well as managing correspondence with speakers, facilities representatives, and vendors.
• Download and generate descriptive statistics of data from selected government databases and other health and green industry-related websites; develop pivot tables in Excel spreadsheets for data analysis; aid in the preparation of industry trends reports, infographics, and PowerPoint presentations, and manage an online dashboard of economic and health-related metrics for decision-making by industry clientele.
• Develop surveys in Qualtrics (or similar programs) and manage the data debugging process, generate exportable data fi les for analysis, and assist in report generation.
• Assist in video editing and uploading of videos to YouTube and Vimeo related to programmatic eff orts of the Plants, Nature, and Health Initiative. Use selected Artificial Intelligence tools for drafting language for reports, grants, and correspondence, as well as other applicable tasks.
• Work with college audio-visual and marketing staff to develop, maintain, and revise/update websites as needed or as templates are updated. Conduct routine checks of website performance and maintain records of website usage. Develop and post news of research and outreach projects and accomplishments on social media platforms for the chair and department. Develop a website for the new Plants, Nature, and Health Initiative, as well a plan for maintaining the site.
• Set up, attend, record, and monitor online meetings with internal TAMU and agency faculty via Teams and/or Zoom software. Utilize online calendaring tools (e.g., Doodle, Calendly, etc.) to set up meetings internally and with external constituents. Record meetings and use AI
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