What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Specialist position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs seeks an individual to provide educational support for Virginia pesticide applicators. Major responsibilities include assisting approval of private pesticide applicator recertification training courses, management of website training calendars, entering and tracking recertification training credits, and communicating with pesticide safety trainers and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Pesticide Services. The individual will also assist in development and maintenance of online pesticide training courses, coordinate online course enrollment, and provide general program support. The person in this position will abide by all nondiscrimination and civil rights policies of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree in Agriculture, Life, or Environmental Sciences; or, equivalent years of training and experience; Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs, Canvas, and video presentation software; Excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated track record in development of online educational training materials; Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well as with a group; Strong organizational skills, and ability to re-prioritize tasks as demands for resources and information vary; Initiative and problem-solving skills to identify, gaps in educational knowledge and content; Interest and/or experience in working effectively with a diverse clientele.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. degree in Agriculture, Life, or Environmental Sciences; Experience working or volunteering in pesticide safety education programs.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$40,000 to $45,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
03/16/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Daniel Frank at dlfrank@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000
