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| Job Title | Agriculture Extension Associate Senior |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE44355 |
| Working Title | Specialty Crops Pathology Extension Associate Senior |
| Department Name | 81120:PLANT PATHOLOGY |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $43,361-69,383/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education |
MS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience |
No experience required. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods, may also require standing for long periods. |
| Shift | Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm |
| Job Summary | Extension associate for specialty crops pathology, to focus on fruits and vegetables. This position includes translation of plant pathology research to develop educational materials for stakeholders. Candidate must work independently to create basic and advance-level fact sheets, scouting guides, webinars, web pages, and social media posts, as well as facilitate hands-on training events. Experience working directly with farmers and/or other stakeholders is required. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Candidate must have an understanding of plant pathology research in order to develop relevant educational materials. Advanced use of conference platforms, web design software, and video editing software (e.g. Drupal, Adobe Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Suite) are required. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Masters degree in plant pathology is required. Candidate must be able to work independently and creatively in a fast-paced environment. Organizational skills and time management are a must. Candidate must be agile and be willing to schedule time-sensitive tasks with regular projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills are mandatory, and the candidate should communicate regularly with the research team, as well as with stakeholders. Candidate must be able to work with a diverse team, including interdepartmental collaborators, graduate students, and farm staff. Ability to work without supervision is critical. |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/19/2024 |
| 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. |
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