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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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The Instructor of Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure and Supply Chain Coordination will serve as the program manager and lead extension educator to support the RFSI activities to assist farm and food business entities as they utilize RFSI funds to install equipment, secure transportation, or construct farm facilities. This position will be in the Department of Horticulture working with the Local, Regional, and Safe Food's Team under direction of Dr. Amanda Philyaw Perez, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, the Delta Regional Food Business Center, and other key stakeholders and organizations.
Program Development
Develop new educational and technical assistance resources in support of externally-funded projects and/or in response to local needs specifically supporting RFSI funded projects. This position is expected to provide training, collaboration and support to county extension agents and programs.
Project Management
Coordinate site visits, technical assistance request (phone, email), and training meetings for internal and external stakeholders. Communicate with funders and stakeholders; provide support to farm and food business entities in planning and implementing RFSI activities. Manage project budgets, including monitoring expenditures, maintaining financial records, and preparing financial reports for submission to funder
Prepare reports for submission to funder, including collecting and aggregation of local activities and outcomes.
Project Coordination
Communicate with funded entities on scheduled activities and resource needs. Provide regular updates on local implementation opportunities and issues. Collaborate with local organizations, groups, and farm and food business industry providers to organize and implement programs, direct entities to resources, and support successful project implementation.
Project Evaluation
Coordinate data collection with project team, funded entities, Arkansas Department of Agriculture and USDA. Monitoring of performance targets and outputs within project timeframe. Evaluation follow-up to ensure adherence to timeline and data collection protocols.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
A Master's degree in agriculture related area is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Abackground in horticulture, food science, food safety, produce industry, postharvest, produce shed management, or other related field; experience with facilities management, construction management, food safety audits or inspections, or other related areas is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe 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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:Driving, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.