Extension Assistant

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:

• 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.
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:

• 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

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.