What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant Life on the Farm – Cooperative Extension Program position at Fort Valley State University?
Job Summary:
The Program Assistant for Life on the Farm will provide necessary backup assistance and program support to the Agriculture & Natural Resources unit in the Cooperative Extension Program. The Program Assistant will also provide backup support of programming for the Consumer Sciences, Youth and Community Development units.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Program Assistant will travel into various counties.
- The Program Assistant will also go into schools and communities across Georgia.
- The Program Assistant will be required to fulfill all pre-scheduled appointments.
- Must be able to request travel arrangements in connection with programming.
- The Program Assistant will also provide care and feeding of program animals.
- Computer skills
- Able to adapt to change
- Good Customer service skills
- Work as part of a team
Qualification:
Required
- High School diploma
- Relevant experience preferably in an educational environment.
Working Conditions:
- Regular schedule is Monday through Friday
- This position is with Cooperative Extension, evenings after 5pm or weekends may be required as requested.
- Extensive travel
Physical requirements
- Performs repetitive tasks periodically
- Required to stand or walk (i.e., some Extension Programs, deliveries to other departments) occasionally.
- Lift and /or move 25 pounds.
Direct reports
N/A
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.
