Job Title

Program Specialist I (Food Security)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 University’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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 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:

01/16/2026

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.