Job Title Geoscience Programs Coordinator II Agency Texas A&M University Department Geology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are The Department of Geology & Geophysics is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth, its fluids, and their history and future, preparing the next generation of earth scientists, and using our expertise to serve the broader scientific, government, and industry communities. Our most fundamental mission is to educate students at all levels. To that end we offer a B.A. and B.S. degree program in geology, a B.S. degree program in geophysics, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geology, and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geophysics. As one of the top geology and geophysics departments in the United States, we encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our department at: geoweb.tamu.edu What We Want The Geoscience Programs Coordinator II will organize and implement events, conferences, and workshops for the Berg-Hughes Center and the Department of Geology & Geophysics. The selected candidate will also support outreach and engagement activities, coordinate with industry sponsors for student training and professional development and provide administrative support as needed. Additionally, the Program Coordinator II will ensure efficient execution of program objectives and contribute to the success of program goals/objectives. What You Need to Know + Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. + Schedule: The selected candidate must be able to travel as needed for conferences or outreach events. Additionally, the selected candidate must be able to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines. This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. + Special Notes: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance. This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geophysics + Four years of related experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing + Excellent communication and presentation skills + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills + Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools like Smartsheet + Knowledge of scientific writing, especially geologic writing + Strong organizational and event management skills + Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes Preferred Qualifications: + Proficiency in scientific illustration and scientific writing, with preference for geologic writing + Proficiency with the Smart Sheet project management tool + Experience with Smartsheet project management tools + Experience Microsoft Office Suite Responsibilities: + Program Coordination and Outreach/ Engagement Activities: Coordinates events such as conferences, meetings, workshops, and conference exhibitions for the Berg-Hughes Center. Coordinates events such as conferences, meetings, workshops, and conference exhibitions for the Department of Geology & Geophysics. Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders. + Support industry training and professional development: Collaborates with industry sponsors to organize training programs/professional development opportunities for students. Develops and updates training materials and delivers training. Implements and evaluates programs/development opportunities. Develops and updates training materials and delivers training. Implements and evaluates programs/development opportunities. + Administrative and general support: Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities and assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events. Monitors expenditures and ensures adherence to budgetary constraints. Responds to program inquiries. Manages program communication. Prepares reports on program activities.​ Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month + Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees All positions are security-sensitive. 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