Program Manager - Texas Sea Grant Extension Program Leader Texas Sea Grant @ Texas A&M University
Posting Number: S00124FY14 The Texas A&M System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity. To apply: https://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/search Job Summary: The Program Manager provides leadership and has responsibility for coordinating the activities of the Texas Sea Grant Extension Program (TXSGE) and its personnel (currently comprising six county marine agents and five marine specialists) and working closely with the Director and the Research Coordinator as an integral part of the Texas Sea Grant College Program management. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Five years of program management experience, to include two years supervisory/ management experience. Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree in a related field. Four or more years of administrative experience. Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated research and scientific writing skills and proficient computer skills. Effective management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Other: Knowledge of coastal regulations, laws and policies preferred along with thorough knowledge of the Texas coastal area. Working knowledge of Extension methods. Detailed Job Duties: . Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the 6 Coastal and Marine Resources Agents and 5 Extension Specialists. Provides technical assistance and guidance for Extension staff activities and programs involving national, regional, state and local issues. . Leads data collection and reporting efforts for the Sea Grant Extension Program component. These reports include but are not limited to the Annual Program Report and Extension progress reports. . Develops, leads, coordinates, and manages an Extension Program compatible with Texas Sea Grant's new strategic plan. . Interfaces with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service administrators, TAMU Department Heads and other supervisors affiliated with Sea Grant through the Sea Grant Extension Program and County Commissioners Courts. Travel required to attend meetings with various County Extension offices and field personnel. . Responsible for assisting the Director of Texas Sea Grant with: strategic planning, new Extension program initiatives, cooperative efforts with state and federal agencies, obtaining grants and other funding. . Performs other duties as assigned. Pamela Plotkin, Ph.D. Director, Texas Sea Grant College Program Associate Research Professor, Department of Oceanography Graduate Faculty, Marine Biology Interdisciplinary Program Texas A&M University 4115 TAMU College Station, TX 77845 Phone: <tel:979-845-3854> 979-845-3854 Fax: <tel:979-845-7525> 979-845-7525 <http://texasseagrant.org/> http://TexasSeaGrant.org
