Program Associate - TransformAR

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Extension

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

Small Ruminant Specialist *

Department's Website:

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Associate to work on the “TransformAR: innovative technical assistance & transformative education for farmers and ranchers in Arkansas” program, which involves numerous extension specialists from different departments, has a mobile lab to assist and educate producers, and will deliver a series of outreach activities.

The selected candidate will be responsible for TransformAR program implementation and management under the direction of the program’s director, Dr. Dan Quadros. In this role, the hired candidate will conduct a variety of laboratory tests and procedures related to agricultural, food, and environmental sciences, ensuring the accuracy of results, delivering quality care to area specialists, county agents, farmers, and ranchers.

Additionally, it is expected of this program associate to manage the TransformAR program independently and contribute effectively to its design, execution, results dissemination, as well as outreach and/or Division mission activities.

Effective communication skills will be essential, encompassing both personal and mass communication. Program Associates may supervise and train Program Technicians, and/or temporary staff and students.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Conduct laboratory tests and procedures, adhering to established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.

· Collect and prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring accurate identification of each specimen.

· Document all laboratory results and producer information with precision and clarity.

· Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring optimal working conditions.

· Drive a truck pulling a mobile lab (trailer) in a safe manner.

· Schedule outreach activities, organize eve