Project Manager III

Job Title

Project Manager III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Agricultural Economics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description:

The Project Manager III will support the project leaders with the development and implementation of diverse applied research and outreach programs related to farm financial risk management, agricultural finance and marketing, trade, and production economics. Educational efforts will be focused on, but not limited to, serving Hispanic farmers and ranchers across the country. Responsibilities involved organizing, promoting, developing and delivering educational programs designed to promote federal resources related to USDA program payments, asset protection, and the relationships between federal income taxes and USDA farm programs. The individual will also be responsible for organizing and implementing workshops supporting farmers and ranchers eligible to debt forgiveness and related FSA programs and building CBO network at a national level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and promote educational workshops, training sessions, and field days related to the position responsibilities.
• Communicate research outcomes through publications in professional journals, extension reports, social media platforms, and news releases.
• Prepare educational materials and project reports.
• Assist in designing and conducting applied research projects.
• Collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
• Present research findings at national and regional professional conferences and producer meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Seven years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical skills involving data analysis using econometric and statistical techniques.
• Proficiency in the Spanish language with excellent comprehension and writing skills.

Required Documents To Apply:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.