Grant Coordinator - Bobcat Farm

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

2023297

Posting/Functional Title

Grant Coordinator - Bobcat Farm

University Pay Plan Title

Grant Coordinator

Location

San Marcos

Department

Department of Agricultural Sciences

Recruitment Type

Open to All

Job Type

Part-Time

Monthly Salary

$3,945.00

Job Category

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage projects/grants
• Demonstrated ability to manage sustainable agricultural systems
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office, utilizing shared drives, and updating websites

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and submitting federal grant proposals
• Proficiency in developing and analyzing enterprise budgets
• Demonstrated experience with marketing products, including on social media, and developing customer base
• Has completed M.S degree

Job Description

This position supports the development and operations of Bobcat Farm at Freeman Center. Bobcat Farm is a demonstration and working farm that teaches students and the larger community techniques for cultivating soilless and soil-based crops, enables agricultural-related research, and will provide fruit and vegetable produce for the university community through Chartwells Dining Services and Bobcat Bounty.

Job Duties

• Maintain grant budget updates on shared drive (e.g. SharePoint) and perform budget analysis
• Assist submission of external proposals for funding
• Assist agricultural sciences faculty with expansion and maintenance of Bobcat Farm on 1.4 acres at Freeman Center
• Cultivate crops including planting, harvesting, post-harvest processing, andtroubleshooting problems as they arise
• Manage buyer/customer relationships; manage delivery of produce
• Assist supervision and training of students
• Market products and identify new markets
• Support outreach to visitors including assisting the development of workshops and educational content, and managing the logistics for educational events

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date

01/19/2023

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

02/06/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Posting Notices

You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a transcript.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE .

Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/37908
Applicant Document
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
2. DD 214/DD1300

Supplemental Questions

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