Job Description

Posting Details



Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior


Requisition Number
RE39690


Working Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist Sr


Department Name
81040:AGR ECONOMICS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
48


Salary Range
$61,693-101,795/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education PhD



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http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience 3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification
None


Physical Requirements
Sitting for extended amounts of time. Lifting, pushing or pulling of ojects up to 50 lbs.


Shift
8:00 am \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 pm; 40 hours/week.


Job Summary
This is a twelve month position directing a wide range of producer marketing activities in Kentucky supporting the Center for Crop Diversification and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs in Kentucky. The Center is managed as a collaboration between the Departments of Horticulture an Ag Economics.

The individual is expected to develop extension outreach and educational programs for producers, county agents, and ag industry professionals. This person will coordinate webinars, design electronic support materials, and assist in the outreach efforts of the Center regionally. The person in this position will assist in administering industry surveys, and providing help with marketing and economic analysis. Expertise in data management (Excel, Access, and other data tools) and web design/support will be highly valued.

This person will also have responsibility to execute logistics of UK SARE grants program. This would include organizing and assisting with the KY SARE Advisory Council Meetings.

Please note: There is an internal employee being considered for this position (IEBC).


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excel, Powerpoint,delivery experience, writing experience, social networking tools, web development, SAP, USDA Budget restrictions.


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience



Deadline to Apply
04/30/2023


University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.