Employer: UGA

Description:


Open Position Announcement: #2313
County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Headquarters: Buchanan, GA
County: Haralson (http://haralsoncounty.georgia.gov/)
Position Available: Immediately

Qualifications: This position requires:
• A Master’s degree in agricultural science, animal science, poultry science, forages, or related area (strongly preferred but a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable area will be considered)
• Successful leadership and management experience, demonstrated communication and networking ability, as well as skills in program development and management
• The ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs, and
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task, work as a team member and with groups and committees.

Major Responsibilities:
• Utilizes the expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs, and assist in developing educational programs
• Plans and conducts informal educational programs in agriculture
• Develops plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the county’s varied socio-economic population
• Ensures the Civil Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action plan of UGA Cooperative Extension is followed in assigned program responsibilities and that clientele understand that Extension offers educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability
• Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues
• Collaborates with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs
• Conducts promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming
• Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching
• Demonstrates personal interest and involvement in community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities/organizations and networking with community leaders
• See www.caes.uga.edu/intranet/coextopr/pdfs/coextagentjd.pdf for a listing of other responsibilities.
• This position requires frequent night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county meetings. A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel are required. A travel allowance will be provided.

Administrative Relationships: - This position serves as a UGA Public Service Faculty Member (refer to the following career ladder http://outreach.uga.edu/files/publications/pdfs/Promotion_Guidelines_2007-2008.pdf) and a member of the Haralson County Extension Staff (http://www.ugaextension.com/haralson/) and is under the direction and leadership of the Northwest District Extension Director.

Salary & Benefits: $40,000 for Masters Degree in appropriate subject area. An excellent benefits package is available as a faculty member of the University of Georgia.

Application Procedures: To ensure consideration, your application must be received in the CAES Human Resources Department by April 28, 2008. Apply online at www.caes.uga.edu/applications/caesjobs/caesext.cfm

Or direct questions to:
CAES Human Resources, Cooperative Extension,
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-4356
Phone: (706) 542-8826 FAX: (706) 542-8820
Email: caesohr@uga.edu


Agriculture and Natural Resources • Family and Consumer Sciences • 4-H Youth
ugaextension.com
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

Location: Buchanan

Qualifications: Qualifications: This position requires: • A Master’s degree in agricultural science, animal science, poultry science, forages, or related area (strongly preferred but a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable area will be considered) • Successful leadership and management experience, demonstrated communication and networking ability, as well as skills in program development and management • The ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs, and • A demonstrated ability to multi-task, work as a team member and with groups and committees.

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Address: Application Procedures: To ensure consideration, your application must be received in the CAES Human Resources Department by April 28, 2008. Apply online at www.caes.uga.edu/applications/caesjobs/caesext.cfm

Or direct questions to:
CAES Human Resources, Cooperative Extension,
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-4356
Phone: (706) 542-8826 FAX: (706) 542-8820
Email: caesohr@uga.edu

Website:

Salary: $40,000

Benefits:

Deadline: April 28, 2008