University of Arkansas

County Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Science


PayCompetitive
LocationArkadelphia/Arkansas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R0070816

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      Closing Date:


      Type of Position:

      Professional Staff - Extension


      Workstudy Position:

      No


      Job Type:

      Regular


      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.

      Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

      If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at compliance@uada.edu .

      For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.


      Department:

      CEA * Staff Chair * Clark County


      Department's Website:

      https://uaex.uada.edu/counties/clark/


      Summary of Job Duties:

      The County Extension Agent – Family and Consumer Sciences conducts practical, community-based educational programs to empower individuals, families, and communities in the area of nutrition, family well-being, health, food safety, and economic self-sufficiency. The agent works closely with a broad audience base and local volunteers to solicit support and participation within the county.


      Qualifications:

      Minimum Qualifications
      Bachelor’s degree in family and consumer science or related field of study is required. Must have transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect. Must agree to a background check authorizing release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry records.

      Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
      Knowledge in one or more family and consumer sciences subject matter areas appropriate to the county assignment. Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively. Ability to work long, irregular hours and travel frequently. Ability to conduct and plan programs and work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.


      Additional Information:


      Salary Information:

      Commensurate with education and experience


      Required Documents to Apply:

      Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


      Optional Documents:


      Special Instructions to Applicants:


      Recruitment Contact Information:

      Carla Due, Ouachita District Director, 501-671-2036, cdue@uada.edu


      All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

      Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


      Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

      Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

      The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

      The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

      Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

      All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


      Constant Physical Activity:

      Talking


      Frequent Physical Activity:

      Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding


      Occasional Physical Activity:

      Walking


      Benefits Eligible:

      Yes
  • About the company

      The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant, research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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