Extension Associate - Animal Science - Copy

Position Details

Req ID:

req17261

Position Title:

Extension Associate - Animal Science - copy

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

038

Campus:

Langston

Department:

LANGSTON

Location Address:

701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Student and Employee Services
Langston, Oklahoma, 73050
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

M-F (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Summary and Scope of Responsibility:
This position will workclosely with the Associate Extension Administrator, American Institute of GoatResearch team, Cooperative Extension program staff, and the research farmmanager and crew to provide day-to-day outreach education and supervision of goatproducers and other activities related to demonstration sites in targetedcommunities.

The Langston University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences was founded as, and remains a land-grant institution, committed to improving the quality of life for Oklahomans. Our research, teaching, and extension programs are part of a national system that maintains a statewide presence and links local, state, and global issues. Agriculture, food, and environmental systems are key components of Oklahoma's economic engine, and LU is playing a prominent role in those areas with its programs.

Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements:

 Supervise community lending libraries:
Portable electric fencing and demonstration sites.
Walk-behind tractor and demonstration sites.
Other lending libraries as initiated.
Support Langston University Cooperative Extension program staff in development and maintenance of demonstration sites.
Maintain contact with goat producers in selected Oklahoma counties.
Work collaboratively with other members of Langston University Cooperative Extension program to expand program activities in the school, i.e., academics, research and outreach.
Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in service and staff development activities as required or assigned
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience Required:
Candidates with at least a B.S Agriculture (especially Animal Science) or related disciplines.
The person must have the ability to work cooperatively with others in an interdisciplinary extension program that supports the community development via the goat industry at local and state levels.
The person must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with goat producers, agribusiness personnel, and campus faculty.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Experience Required:
Candidates with at least a B.S Agriculture (especially Animal Science) or related disciplines.
The person must have the ability to work cooperatively with others in an interdisciplinary extension program that supports the community development via the goat industry at local and state levels.
The person must have demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with goat producers, agribusiness personnel, and campus faculty.
Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds
Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taldng distance and speed into account
Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place
Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools
Normal dexterity of hands and fingers
Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot
Normal endurance

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.