"Program Assistant (Wellness in Houston)"

Job Details

Job Title
Program Assistant (Wellness in Houston)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
Under the general supervision, the Program Assistant provides standard program and clerical support to the Wellness In Houston (WIH), other extension program initiatives with focus in the greater Houston area, the Wellness In Houston (WIH) staff with Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program (CEP).
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funds.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Manages all office procedures and other tasks as assigned and requested, including the preparation of correspondences, documents and reports; manages all incoming and outgoing communications and inquires for the office and serves as the initial point of contact for program participants regarding outreach and educational opportunities; coordinates appointments, itineraries and schedules for Wellness in Houston (WIH).
• Assists with the development of educational content and with developing and implementing marketing strategies for program promotion, including development of news releases, newsletters, flyers and brochures; assists with content, design layout, original graphic design formatting and formatting of publications, presentations and workshop resources; provides photography, videography and social media outreach services for WIH activities; Works toward raising awareness of WIH and other extension outreach programs and updates mailing lists/listservs; maintains departmental website and calendar of events and communicates relevant information for external website updates.
• Maintains the Wellness In Houston data management program; assists program staff with web-based research, collecting data and the preparation of internal and external reports for grant monitoring and reporting activities; assists in the preparation of the WIH annual report; Assists with program planning and collection, review and processing of enrollment and/or volunteers.
• Coordinates business travel and itineraries for program staff as requested; makes university credit card purchases and reconciles purchases; creates purchase requisitions and receiving actions in purchasing system; maintains proper inventory of office supplies and equipment; maintains detailed records and organizes files for safe keeping, accessibility, documentation and retention purposes according to program, university and system guidelines.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s 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:
01/19/2026

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 jobs@pvamu.edu 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.