Extension Associate Small Ruminant Production and Management Specialist
Extension Associate Small Ruminant Production and Management Specialist
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$ 46500 - 85500
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Position Function
This individual will be an extension livestock educator with the PROLIVESTOCK program with primary focus on small ruminant production and management in the Department of Animal Science. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver an integrated educational program on small ruminant production along with business analysis for sheep and goat producers beginning farmers and other industry clientele. Provide diverse commercial producers associated industry and beginning farmers with the knowledge and educational resources in small ruminant production and management as well as business planning to help meet their business goals. Collaboration in the development and delivery of educational programs will be required with other Cornell faculty statewide specialists and Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators.
This position if fulltime and will be based in Ithaca New York with options for being housed elsewhere if appropriate. Travel
and overnights will be required throughout New York State. (Approximately 20 of time)
Anticipated Division of Time
Program Development Implementation and Evaluation 50
- Provide leadership for planning implementing and evaluating educational programs that address diverse producer identified needs and opportunities with an emphasis on small ruminant production along with business planning for commercial producers and other industry clientele. The program will include but is not limited to a diverse range of production systems such as confinement and pasturebased meat dairy fiber operations and vegetation management enterprises (e.g. solar grazing) market readiness resources for beginning and commercialscale farmers and promotion of the FAMACHA Integrated Parasite Management program.
- Provide producers and industry with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and maximize profit opportunities based on emerging bestmanagement practices.
- Plan and implement educational programs utilizing various methods including direct teaching through group experiences (i.e. pasture walks) mass media newsletters electronic technology use of the internet and distance learning.
- Oneonone consultations with key producers and industry partners related to program development and problem solving.
- Analyze and evaluate major program efforts with the input of all program partners and make recommendations for enhancing these efforts.
- Communicate evaluation results findings and recommendations as appropriate.
- Prepare quarterly reports impact statements and yearly success stories on program progress and accomplishments.
Applied Research 20
- Initiate and conduct appropriate applied research and field demonstrations with both regional and statewide implications in the production and economics of commercial small ruminant production as an educational outreach strategy.
- Participate in statewide collaborative research projects with university and extension faculty and staff as well as other agencies and organizations.
- Define and implement reporting mechanisms for producerfocused measurable outcomes.
- Meet the evaluation and reporting requirements of funding partners.
Management 15
- Responsible for routine operations reporting and accountability.
- Support team efforts to communicate effectively with stakeholders and partners.
- Support team efforts in planning and implementing regional and statewide events.
- Individually and collaboratively explore and pursue new and additional funding sources to enhance and extend program opportunities.
- Enhance and promote teamwork.
Organizational Leadership 10
- Support Cornell University and Cooperative Extension systemwide initiatives through participation in program work teams adhoc committees and advisory groups.
- Be an active member of the team by attending meetings as requested and provide ideas and recommendations to further the goals of the department.
- Participate in regional statewide and national workgroups related to the work of Cornell University Cooperative Extension and the Commercial Dairy Field Crops and Livestock Industries including the Cornell Small Farms Program and Statewide Livestock Program Work Team.
- Foster strong collaboration among faculty peers and industry.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with the many individuals and groups that support the work of the organization.
Professional Development 5
- Participate in professional development opportunities conferences and workshops appropriate to program and personal skill enhancement.
- Maintain and build upon required administrative and technical skills.
- Participate in related regional statewide and national professional organizations.
Required
- Masters Degree in Agriculture from an accredited institution with a major in Animal Science or closely associated fields.
- 2 years of relevant work experience in Agribusiness Livestock and/or Field Crops Production Cooperative Extension or closely related fields.
- Experience in conducting interpreting evaluating and communicating the results of applied research.
- Fundamental competence utilizing current technology as a management and program delivery tool (Excel Word PowerPoint Access internet and social media).
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles theory and research in commercial livestock production and business management.
- Proven organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Successful experience obtaining new funding including grants and industry support.
- Ability to define conduct and interpret applied research and demonstration projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences in group and oneonone settings working effectively with advisory boards and committees community and funding partners.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity energy motivation and positive enthusiasm.
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position including having reliable transportation or having and maintaining a valid New York State drivers license.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require.
Preferred
- Ph.D. in Agriculture from an accredited institution with a major in Animal Science or closely associated fields.
- 5 years of relevant work experience.
- 2 years of relevant small ruminant experience.
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