Extension Specialist Beef Cattle

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Extension Specialist Beef Cattle

Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

Fort Valley State University seeks a dynamic knowledgeable and highly motivated Extension Specialist in Beef Cattle to support and enhance the Universitys Cooperative Extension Program. This position will focus on providing educational leadership technical assistance and research-based knowledge to Georgias beef cattle producers Extension agents and stakeholders. The Extension Specialist will collaborate with faculty county agents producers and agricultural organizations to address issues related to beef cattle production herd health nutrition genetics and sustainable livestock management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive research-based Extension programming focused on beef cattle production health nutrition breeding and management.
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to county Extension agents and stakeholders through training sessions field days workshops on-farm demonstrations and educational materials.
• Collaborate with FVSU researchers state and federal agencies commodity groups and industry partners to identify priority issues and develop responsive programs.
• Assist in writing and securing grants and external funding to support Extension programming.
• Develop educational materials including fact sheets newsletters bulletins videos and online content.
• Support undergraduate and graduate education through guest lectures and student mentoring as appropriate within Extension policies.
• Stay abreast of current trends emerging issues and research developments in beef cattle production.
• Participate in appropriate professional development and professional organizations.
• Maintain regular reporting and documentation of activities and program impacts in accordance with university and USDA-NIFA guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• M.S. in Animal Science Livestock Management (emphasis on beef cattle) or a closely related field.
• Experience in beef cattle production and/or Extension or outreach programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel within Georgia and occasionally out of state.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred:

• Animal Science or a closely related field with specialization in beef cattle.
• Experience working with small farmers.
• Record of scholarly publications grant writing and program evaluation.

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