Extension Program Specialist III, AgNR - Small Ruminant Management and Production

Job Title

Extension Program Specialist III, AgNR - Small Ruminant Management and Production

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

3,929.85 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Extension Program Specialist III will provide leadership to the planning and implementation of educational outreach programs in support of county-based staff in the area of Small Ruminant Management and Production; prepare subject matter training and educational resource materials to address the needs of limited resource clientele; and conduct applied research on small ruminant science.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with Small Ruminant Management & Research, including but not limited to artificial insemination, breeding & kidding, and body condition scoring. Participates in independent and interdisciplinary applied small ruminant research and collaborates with other specialists and scientists; Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to insure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use.
• Plans, develops and implements training programs for use by county staff in the area of Small Ruminant Management & Production, forage production, agriculture business management, small acreage production, and educational programming / delivery related to Agriculture and Natural Resources to under-served and underrepresented clientele; Analyzes and interprets trends and other appropriate situational information and disseminate it for use by 1890 county personnel and committees in planning programs to meet local needs; Assists with the development of in-depth educational programs to solve significant problems and meet long-range objectives.
• Develops comprehensive model plans which address base programs, critical issues, and clientele needs; Assists with development of evaluations instruments to measure program effectiveness; Develops and provides educational documents, newsletters, fact sheets, curriculum, PowerPoint presentations, and videos, to support county agents in-depth and outreach plans; Travels to selected counties to provide technical assistance and training for agents and volunteers; Interprets and disseminates relevant educational information from current applicable research findings, demographics and economics and public policy.
• Assist with Beef Cattle Management & Research, including but not limited to artificial insemination, breeding & calving, and body condition scoring. Participates in independent and interdisciplinary applied beef cattle research and collaborates with other specialists and scientists; Observes University and CAFNR administrative policies to insure full compliance with mandated training and implementation of the institutional program for animal care and use.
• Attends headquarters staff conferences, program area conference calls, and Unit staff meetings; Attends district program planning conferences and training in support of county agents; Participates and presents at professional development conferences and meetings at the state and national level; Develops and submits grant proposals in support of program goals and objectives.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience :

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Preferred Qualifications :

Job Posting Close Date :

Required Attachments :

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume / CV or Resume / Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume / CV" or Resume / Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Application Submission Guidelines :

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements :

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Salary : $3,930