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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
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| Department: | Cooperative Extension Services, Las Vegas, NM/Req.# 2008004559 | |||||
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| Date Position Advertised: | May 29, 2008 | |||||
| Salary: | Extension 4-H Agent- $40,000, Extension Associate I -$32,000 | |||||
| Special Conditions: | ** County Extension 4-H/Agricultural Agent (tenure-track position) or may be underfilled as Extension Associate I (non-tenure track position)
Located in Las Vegas, NM serving all of San Miguel County. Must live in county where employed and be willing to work odd hours as needed. Msut have valid driver's license. Personal insrued auto required, reimbursed at 50.5 cents per mile. | |||||
| Qualifications: | EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS-
- Extension 4-H/Agricultural Agent - Master's Degree required. At least one degree in Agriculture. - Extension Associate I - Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture required, 2.5 GPA required with completion of Master's Degree within 6 years of employment. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- - Satisfactory experience in Extension or related field demonstrating ability to work with youth and/or adults preferred. - Ability to relate effectively to people of all ages, income, educational levels and ethnic background and develop informal educational programs to meet their needs. - Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to teach effectively required. - Ability to implement educational learning experiences for both youth and adults in furtherance of the mission of Extension required. - Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers. - Successful candidate must have basic computer skills. | |||||
| Examples of Duties: | - Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs in adult agriculture and 4-H and Youth, including special interest groups, adult and youth leaders, the public and natural resource areas throughout the county as job requires. This position carries 75% responsibility to the 4-H Youth Development program, and 25% to the adult agricultural education program.
- Recruit, train and support volunteer adult and youth leaders. - Team with other Extension Agents in the county and with State Specialists, District Program Director and Administrators in planning and implementing total Extension programs. - Maintain a favorable public image and gain acceptance for self, Extension and New Mexico State University among the county citizens - Administratively responsible to the County Program Director and through him/her to the Northern District Department Head. - Provide timely reports as required. | |||||
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. | |||||
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | Roberta Rios
Northern District Dept. Head 120 S. Federal Place, Room 109 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Telephone- (505) 983-4615 email- robrios@nmsu.edu Review of lettere of interest, including resume or vita, unofficial transcripts and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references will begin- June 13, 2008 and continue until filled. | |||||
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.