Job Information
University of Kentucky Agriculture Extension Specialist in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Agriculture Extension Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE45711 |
| Working Title | Extension Specialist - Alcohol and Substance Misuse Education Program |
| Department Name | 81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $51,491-84,950/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 | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts. |
| Shift | Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed. |
| Job Summary | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension is seeking an Agriculture Extension Specialist position. This position will serve as an Extension Specialist supporting the Kentucky Coalition for Alcohol and Substance Misuse Education Program. The individual in this position will strive to establish a statewide program aimed at effectively curbing underage drinking, impaired driving, and substance misuse among college-aged individuals in Kentucky. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Proven ability to work within deadlines; strong organizational and time/project management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Word, PowerPoint. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s Degree Preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/24/2024 |
| 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Please indicate your years of paid work experience in resource and project management.
- None
- More than 0, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience working with individuals with alcohol, drugs or any substance abuse issues.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your experience in establishing coalitions.
(Open Ended Question)
- Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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