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Job Description
PositionTitle: Program Coord
Employee Classification: Program Coord
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 311200EXTENSN PLANT SCIENCES
Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.61
Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or NonExempt: NonExempt
Summary: The department of Extension Plant Sciences (EPS) invites you to apply for the position of Program Coordinator. The department of EPS strives to bring strong Extension programs to the largest agricultural commodity areas in the state.
Classification Summary:
Plans and coordinates the daytoday fiscal administrative and operational activities of a narrowly defined funded program/project or set of funded activities. The program/project is usually focused to a single purpose may be scientific research educational or service oriented and may exist as a discreetly funded subset of an integrated grantfunded program administrative support in the development implementation and marketing of program/project function.
Classification Standard Duties:
Programs are usually selffunded and/or grantfunded from a major funding source or series of funding sources. Duties typically include grant planning and administration budget management and control program implementation and administration internal and external operational/administrative liaison program marketing and as a principal liaison between students faculty staff other departments and/or external constituencies on daytoday programmatic operational and administrative issues; facilitates seminars meetings special projects and problem resolution. Coordinates activities of support staff consultants faculty and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives. Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program. Writes edits and coordinates development of course catalogs promotional materials educational materials training manuals newsletters and/or brochures as appropriate to the program. Collects and analyzes data; prepares scheduled and special reports; maintains program/project records and statistical information. Performs or delegates clerical and administrative support tasks including creation typing and editing of program correspondence purchasing documents reports program handbooks and other publications. Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities. May perform specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and the supervision of personnel which includes: work allocation training promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls and problem resolution;evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions;motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:An Associates degree and two 2 years of related experience; or four 4 years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelors degree.; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of communication principles media and marketing techniques. Knowledge of finance accounting budgeting and cost control procedures.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Records maintenance skills. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Advanced writing and editorial skills. Clerical word processing and/or office skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to interact with students faculty and/or staff in a team environment. Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Hires and supervises NMSU student workers including an industry supported internship.
Aides collaborative projects with EPS colleagues and growers
Researches and purchases materials and equipment (maintains same)
Provides labor and logistical support for vineyard installation and maintenance statewide but with emphasis on Fabian Garcia vineyard data collection collation and interpretation essential to fulfill institutional and industry needs and requests.
Maintains and updates program webpage and social media.
Provides logistical and program support for the annual New Mexico Winegrowers Association Educational Conference.
Liaison with the states amateur winegrowing association New Mexico Wine and Vine Society that conducts the states Wine Competition in conjunction with New Mexico State Fair.
Provides advice and some lab analyses of grower juice and wine samples as requested.
Be an active participant in the Extension Plant Sciences Department attend department meetings and provide service to the department as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position
Department Contact: Anowar Islam
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four 4 hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
