Agriculture Extension Associate Senior at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Agriculture Extension Associate Senior
Requisition Number	RE49392
Working Title	NEP Training Coordinator
Department Name	81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds, and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts; sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; and intermittent job-related travel.
Shift	Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.
Job Summary	Family and Consumer Sciences Extension within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is currently seeking a Senior Extension Associate to support the Nutrition Education Program (NEP). The primary functions of this position are to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate training associated with the UK Nutrition Education program, working with Program Assistants and County Extension Agents, and NEP state staff. This position is one of a team that supports Extension professionals and county educators in improving nutrition and health outcomes. This position will be located full time in Lexington, KY.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Windows, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Master’s degree and 3 years of experience preferred. Previous work within Cooperative Extension Service preferred.
Deadline to Apply	04/16/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience in development and/or delivery of educational programs.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * How many years experience do you have working with Cooperative Extension Service programs?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 6 years
   • More than 6 years, up through 9 years
   • More than 9 years
4. * How many years of experience do you have coordinating trainings and/or events.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$43,805.00

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