Program Specialist I (Food Security)
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Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Program Specialist I (Food Security)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Cooperative Agricultural Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Program Specialist I will coordinate the activities directly related to two new CRI funded initiatives: Consumer Food Waste Reduction and The Prairie View Mobile Market. This two-year position will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator II. This position will be responsible for communications with internal units throughout the College and University to coordinate smooth operation of these two initiatives with respect to finances resources facilities personnel matters. This role will also coordinate with Post-doctoral Researchers and graduate students to ensure appropriate resources are available for research activities associated with these initiatives.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets special reports and other documents.
Assists in planning developing implementing coordinating and monitoring FSRC mobile grocery programs and services.
Plans develops and coordinates specialized programs communications and marketing materials around mobile grocery sales nutrition education and food waste research to facilitate program goals.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss the progress of assigned programs.
Participates in college wide events. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal organizational and customer service skills.
Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
Excellent social media skills.
Special Requirements:
Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree may be considered. One year of the related experience is the equivalent of one college year. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have four years of related experience to meet the equivalency in lieu of a Bachelors degree plus the minimum required years of experience. Applicants being considered for the equivalency must have a total of four years of experience.
Job Posting Close Date:
01/16/2026
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Network Management
- IDS
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Security
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting
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