Extension Assistant Farm Management Department of Agricultural Resources Economics - UTIA

This individual will help develop deliver manage plan implement and evaluate educational programs of UT Extension for the UT Center of Farm Management and MANAGE program housed in the Agricultural & Resource Economics. This position will also help address current needs and anticipate upcoming needs in a manner that problems can be addressed in a proactive manner.

• Annually plan organize and evaluate the statewide UT Extension Income Tax Seminars at all locations.
• Create educational material and provide administrative support for UT Center of Farm Management programs such Extension Tax Seminar program Farm Fundamental program Master Farm Manager Program and other Center of Farm Management related programs.
• Participate in grant programs and feebased programing as a program manager and to create content (i.e. publications training materials and other educational media including writing editing photography videography layout and design).
• Facilitate meetings for Specialists by planning the agenda making logistical decisions arranging hotel and meeting spaces.
• Organize the annual statewide AREC Extension Inservice training.
• Plan the annual Southern Outlook Conference and be the leader on event details.
• Create and conduct program evaluation frequently by engaging stakeholders (producers agents and agencies) across the state. Use data analysis from evaluation to implement program improvements.
• Ensure website / social media stays up to date with the most recent program materials.
• Market the UT Extension Tax Seminar program Farm Fundamental program Master Farm Manager Program and other Center of Farm Management related programs through appropriate methods such as fliers emails social media websites etc.
• And all other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience
  • A bachelors degree in agricultural or related subject matter to the discipline is required
• Knowledge Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to organize apply sound judgment work independently communicate and collaborate effectively with both intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Points Adobe survey design in Qualtrics and email.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and marketing.
  • Ability to multitask work independently within guidelines ability to work in a team speak effectively in public think critically problem solve attention to detail and desire to continue to learn.
  • Ability to learn new software programs in a timely manner. Ability to gather data compile information and prepare reports.
  • Communicate confidently in writing knowledge of basic grammar.
  • Knowledge of basic math

Preferred Qualifications

• Education/Experience
  • A Masters in discipline area. Work experience in alignment with the appointment of one to two years would be preferred.
• Knowledge Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledgeable about the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics programs.
  • Good website/social media skills. Show evidence of ability to work well with colleagues and clientele.

Work Location

On site

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Salary Based on Education & Experience
• Benefits: Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel. Find more information on UT Benefitshere.

Application Instructions

Please complete an application online by clicking the link:Apply for Extension Educator Positions

Submit a complete application packet which includes a 1 letter of interest 2 a resume or curriculum vitae 3 and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

UT Extension Phone:

212 D Morgan Hall Fax:

Knoxville TN

Email:

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About The College/Department/Division

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization funded by federal state and local governments that brings researchbased information about agriculture family and consumer sciences and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.