Extension Program Specialist II

Job Title

Extension Program Specialist IIAgency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Small Business Technical Assistance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing technical support to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses, and landowners. This position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, conducting community seminars, and offering relevant training sessions to various audiences.

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses, and landowners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues.
• Support county staff by developing curriculum and providing instruction to support programs such as the Businesses-In-Development state contracting program.
• Conduct community seminars on small business lending, government contracting, understanding credit, debt management, youth entrepreneurship, asset building, etc.
• Conduct relevant training and workshops for county staff, University students, and University personnel as appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension’s mission.
• Work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends, as needed to meet local needs (not to exceed 40 work hours).
• Plan, implement, and evaluate culturally competent educational programs that reach a wide range of audiences.
• Develop plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs.
• Develop and follow a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development and outreach education methodology consistent with personal and organizational goals.
• Take responsibility for the Development Lending Center in support of Micro-Lending to small business clients.

Education and Experience:

• Master Degree.
• Five years of related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with co-workers, supervisors, and clientele.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 11/02/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in 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. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above “Required Attachments” section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with 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 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.

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