Job Title
Extension AssistantAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
Soil & Crop SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob 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:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
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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Responsibilities:
-Sample receiving and organization, followed by performance of analysis of samples and recording data.
-Properly archive analysis, samples and data to retrieve necessary.
-Maintain order in the lab and ensure that all is kept clean and tidy.
-Monitor inventory in storage and lab spaces to ensure no stoppage of work occurs.
-Engage in the development and delivery of extension outreach materials for public consumption.
-Assists with program and outreach efforts.
-Produces and or delivers presentations
-Assists in the initiation of applied research studies, collects, and processes data and generates reports.
-Other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Soil or Water Science or degree related to natural resources.
-No prior experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and some basic statistical analysis of data.
-Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
-Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Please attach to your completed application:
-Resume/CV
-List of Reference with email and daytime phone number(s)
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:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Soil or Water Science or related natural resources
- No prior experience required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic statistical analysis
- Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attach Resume/CV and List of References with email and daytime phone numbers
What We Do
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. Nestled in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M University at College Station is the state's largest university, with nearly 65,000 students calling Aggieland home, and another 5,200 Aggies are studying at branch campuses in Galveston, Texas, and Doha, Qatar. Texas A&M's designation as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution reflects the superior quality and diverse range of research and innovation occurring on campus daily. Texas A&M boasts a strong military tradition, having contributed men and women in uniform to every armed conflict since the Spanish-American War. More Aggies commission as officers into the U.S. Armed Forces than any other school outside of the U.S. military academies every year. Student-athletes represent Texas A&M across 18 sports within the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on Texas A&M's campus, as is the President and First Lady’s final resting places. Quick to offer a cheery "Howdy!" to any visitor, Aggies pride themselves on their hospitality and strive to live out the University's core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service. To learn more about employment opportunities at Texas A&M, visit https://jobs.tamu.edu
