Program Associate Professional Development

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Researchers

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.

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Department : CPED

• Professional Development

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Summary of Job Duties :

The Program Associate-Professional Development provides support for the professional growth of our organizations employees and the quality of our programs. The Program Associate-Professional Development works under the direction of the Associate Professor-Professional Development and on teams with other faculty and staff in Community Professional and Economic Development (CPED).

Duties and responsibilities include support of :

Employee onboarding systems

Professional development systems that provide training and support for employees as they navigate their extension career pathway

Leadership development systems in conjunction with the Arkansas Leadership Cultivation Center.

Material and curriculum resource creation or management for Extension faculty and staff related to program planning implementation and evaluation in conjunction with the Office of Organizational Accountability and Evaluation

Efforts to assess state and local needs and inform program and organizational priorities in conjunction with the Office of Organizational Accountability and Evaluation

Pursuing extramural funding to support Professional Development programs

The Program Associate-Professional Development will also :

oTake initiative and work independently

oPursue professional development relevant to responsibilities

oUtilize excellent oral and written communication skills

The Program Associate-Professional Development may also assist with other duties within their experience and abilities to :

oTeach effectively using a variety of in-person and E-learning instructional strategies

oWork creatively collaboratively and professionally in an interdisciplinary university environment

CPED fulfills organizational support functions in the areas of navigating the extension career pathway professional development program development organizational accountability and program evaluation. The unit also is also responsible for education programs and support for county extension agents in the areas of leadership development; public issues education and local government; business development and support; community workforce and economic development; and E-learning and professional development.

Qualifications :

Minimum Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Additional Information :

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Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply :

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

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Steve Siegelin

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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 Universitys 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 :

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity :

Standing Talking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Driving

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Microsoft Word,Office Experience,Conflict Management,Constant Contact,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Salesforce,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Google Suite,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1