Extension Assistant

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Job Title

Extension Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Biological & Agricultural Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

Responsibilities:

  • Participates with faculty in the development of experiments, conducts field and laboratory work, installs and maintains research/demonstration plots under the supervision of a resident faculty member.
  • Analyzes and maintains detailed records of data and prepares written summaries of results for inclusion in reports and manuscripts. Collects background information to be included in technical and non-technical publications.
  • Utilizes computers to gather background research, conduct literature reviews and to generate statistical displays and reports.
  • Assist in ensuring availability of proper research equipment and laboratory supplies and procures supplies when necessary.
  • Other research or experimental duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field. (Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or similar degree).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience with conducting field data collection and the analysis and presentation of data
  • Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and technical equipment.
  • Ability to effectively utilize computer and applicable software for data management and presentation. Knowledge of MS Excel including generating graphs.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Highly organized.
  • Ability to function as a part of a team.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the land Grant University System.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/additional documentation

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.