Extension Assistant - Harris County

Prairie View A&M University

Extension Assistant - Harris County

Job Title
Extension Assistant - Harris County

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary
$2,964.00 monthly

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Extension Assistant performs programmatic and outreach responsibilities for the proposed project along with the Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNR) Unit. This position is for a recently USDA-NRCS-funded project under Texas's 10th congressional district. This project requires reaching selected counties within Texas's 10th congressional district. Extension Assistant will regularly visit selected farms or farmers to educate them on climate-smart farming, assisting in collecting soil samples and carbon data and monitoring the progress. The extension assistant will also assist in meetings/workshops, inviting farmers and growers, and supporting project-related activities at the county level and PVAMU. This position is critical to link research and extension teams with farmers and growers.

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

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, establishes, and maintains program files and databases essential for project management and documentation.
  
• Act as the primary liaison and point of contact for all program-related inquiries, providing prompt and professional assistance to the staff.
  
• Collaborate with the county agents to plan, market, and coordinate logistics for program seminars, workshops, and other special events.
  
• Assist in organizing and facilitating committee meetings, including preparing materials, scheduling, and ensuring smooth proceedings.
  
• Conduct farm visits as needed to monitor project activities and collect relevant data for analysis and reporting purposes.
  
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs others duties as deemed necessary.
  

Required Education and Experience:

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

Special Requirements:

• Applicants with equivalent experience in place 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 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.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
• Considerable experience in fieldwork, field research design, and project implementations.
  
• Strong interest in working with multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Driving license.
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• 02/08/2026
  

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.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Prairie-View-TX/Extension-Assistant---Harris-County_R-071379?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04

About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.








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