Extension Program Assistant
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Job Description
Position Function:
To support a variety of routine and specialized Extension and research duties focused on a combination of coastal conservation and restoration environmental monitoring environmental stewardship and environmental education. Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Salary Grade:08
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
This position will be housed in the Coastal and Marine Extension Program located at the Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi MS.
Area of Specialization:
Coastal conservation and restoration sustainability litter/marine debris reduction and environmental stewardship
Anticipated Appointment Date:
March 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected applicant will become part of the Coastal Conservation and Restoration Program (CCR) and will be involved with a variety of program activities. The primary activities for the selected applicant are outlined below but could include any activities associated with the Coastal Conservation and Restoration Program.
The primary focus of the selected applicant will be to assist with research outreach and training related to native plant production coastal conservation and restoration sustainability marine debris/litter reduction and other duties as assigned.
The primary responsibilities of the selected applicant will be to lead and/or assist with the development implementation and evaluation of activities emphasized above. These duties will include activities such as but not limited to:
* Organizing routine meetings with participants partners and team members;
* Leading and/or coleading workshops for project participants and engaging in outreach opportunities.
* Leading and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of outreach materials Extension publications and technical reports;
* Applying for and managing extramural funding;
* Collecting interpreting and reporting data;
* Performing research activities such as literature reviews and sample collection/processing;
* Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma
Licensure: Valid Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree with major coursework in a curriculum appropriate for the field of assignment
* Experience preferably in community engagement and/or education;
* Extension applied research outreach education and project management experience;
* Familiarity with coastal marine and estuarine ecosystems and associated field research.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
* Must have reliable personal transportation a valid drivers license and ability to travel often to sites along coastal MS and AL;
* Ability to develop and maintain diverse and robust partnerships;
* Typing and computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets);
* Highly flexible: ability to adapt to a rapidly changing schedule;
* Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize multiple demands;
* Strong oral and written communication skills;
* Knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Office Suites especially Word Excel PowerPoint; knowledge and skills in document/project management/sharing platforms (e.g. Google Drive Basecamp etc.;
* Ability to apply for secure and manage extramural funding.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time;
* Ability to work long hours occasionally in remote locations;
* Requires substantial routine travel including overnight trips
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at by submitting an online application along with a cover letter and resume. If submitting a transcript social security numbers should be redacted prior to submitting online with the application.
Screening Date:
February 17 2025 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity sex religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy gender identity status as a U.S. veteran and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women members of any minority group and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
