Extension Specialist - Agriculture and Agribusiness (Commercial Agriculture) - Morris, Illinois
Morris, Illinois Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 1959955482 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | University of Illinois |
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Biotech – R&D – Science Human Resources Management Production Project – Program Management Training – Education Trucking – Logistics – Transportation |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Illinois |
| City: | Morris |
| Map: | United States, Illinois, Morris (Show on map) |
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Extension Specialist - Agriculture and Agribusiness (Commercial Agriculture) University of Illinois Extension WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed toimprove the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across thenation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminateknowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of expertsand leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science tohigher levels of understanding and influence. Be a part of our story. Through learning partnershipsthat extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extensionprovides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer,and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extensionhas operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens ofIllinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programmingaround the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College ofACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign. This position will have appliedresearch and outreach responsibilities for the commercial production andmanagement of field crops grown or potentially grown in the Extension Unit andstate. For the purposes of program delivery, the geographic area is both to theUnit and statewide. The Extension Specialist serves asa regular, full time, 12 month academic professional with primaryresponsibility for the development, delivery, and evaluation of educationalprograms supporting the mission of the University of Illinois Extension.Extension Specialists support one of the four core Extension program areas andwithin that program area may focus on one or more of the followinginterdisciplinary initiatives: Community, Environment, Economy, Food, andHealth. Programmatic objectives of Extension Specialists will be consistent withnational and statewide initiatives considered of significant importance toresidents of the state of Illinois. This position will be expected tocollaborate closely with campus based specialists, educators in the field andother faculty and other members of the Commercial Ag team in the planning andimplementation of research projects with high local relevance to stakeholders.As necessary, Commercial Agriculture specialists will be expected to cooperatewith campus faculty in the conducting of pest surveys and the dissemination ofthese findings to clientele. This position will oversee selected CommercialAgricultural programming within the Unit and will have some regional andstatewide duties. Location: Northern Illinois (Position will be housed in one ofthe Extension offices served in Northern IL - Location is flexible) Additionalpositions may become available in other locations. TheUniversity of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employerthat recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin,disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. Duties and Responsibilities: Program Development, Delivery and Evaluation
Organizational Leadership and Development
Scholarship
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Additional Physical Demands To perform the functions of this position, the employee willbe required to perform work both within an office and outside in thecommunities that are served and must have the capability to travel from onelocation to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible forsecuring personal transportation. A valid driver's license ispreferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/orweekends. When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety ofenvironmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather,exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing thefunctions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental andphysical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independentlytraveling to and performing work at different locations, ability to move,transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40)pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing andpulling movements. More detailed information regarding the functions of thisposition (including the physical, mental, and environmental requirements of theposition) may be obtained from Human Resources for the College of Agricultural,Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) by contacting hr@aces.illinois.edu. Minimum Qualifications Education:
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Administrative and Programmatic Relationship The Extension Specialist isadministratively and programmatically responsible to the Assistant Dean,Agriculture and Agribusiness. AppointmentInformation Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. This positionis a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure academic professional positionappointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soonas possible after the closing date. Salaryis competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity. The salary range for this position starts at $73,000. Generousvacation and sick leave. State Universities Retirement System. Grouphealth, dental, vision and life insurance. ApplicationProcedures & Deadline Information Applications must bereceived by 6:00 pm (CST) on May 22, 2024. Interviews may take place before this date, but all applications received by May 22, 2024 will receive fully consideration. Apply for this positionusing the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload a resume, cover letter, andthe names and contact information for three professional references. Resumedates submitted must be in month/year format and employment history, ata minimum, should include all work dating back to the completion of yourundergraduate degree. Positions that were less than full-time/100% must benoted as being part-time. Transcripts may be requested at a later date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For furtherinformation about this specific position, please contact ChristinaEdgington at chrisedg@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact 217-333-2137. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1023604 Job Category: Off-Campus Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu | |
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