Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 10, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior
Requisition Number
RE45328
Working Title
Department Name
81170:Program and Staff Development
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
48
Salary Range
$62,310-102,821/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pulling, pushing objects up to 25 lbs. sitting for long periods of time, and frequent travel
Shift
Typically Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, occasional evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
The Extension Specialist for Planning and Accountability will provide leadership for planning and reporting for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. The position will coordinate and manage the plan of work development process at all levels (county to state); coordinate reporting systems; provide training on both planning and reporting; support data management, compilation and interpretation; provide key metrics for marketing and communications; and manage state and federal reporting requirements. The specialist will work closely with the Extension administrative team through all aspects of the position, and coordinate with communications and marketing to showcase Extension's impact both internally and externally. Strong organizational and communications skills are integral for the position. The position will be considered for either a remote or hybrid work arrangement within Kentucky, with periodic travel required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
06/06/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior
Requisition Number
RE45328
Working Title
Department Name
81170:Program and Staff Development
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
48
Salary Range
$62,310-102,821/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pulling, pushing objects up to 25 lbs. sitting for long periods of time, and frequent travel
Shift
Typically Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, occasional evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
The Extension Specialist for Planning and Accountability will provide leadership for planning and reporting for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. The position will coordinate and manage the plan of work development process at all levels (county to state); coordinate reporting systems; provide training on both planning and reporting; support data management, compilation and interpretation; provide key metrics for marketing and communications; and manage state and federal reporting requirements. The specialist will work closely with the Extension administrative team through all aspects of the position, and coordinate with communications and marketing to showcase Extension's impact both internally and externally. Strong organizational and communications skills are integral for the position. The position will be considered for either a remote or hybrid work arrangement within Kentucky, with periodic travel required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
06/06/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years experience do you have in conducting and evaluating educational programs?
- none
- 0-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7-9 years
- 10 or more years
- * Please explain your knowledge of and experience with the Cooperative Extension Service.
(Open Ended Question) - * Which best represents your experience preparing training materials and providing training?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
