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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
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| Department: | Northern Navajo Extension Center/Shiprock 10/15/07 | |||||
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| Date Position Advertised: | October 15, 2007 | |||||
| Salary: | Extension 4-H Youth Agent-$40,000 or Extension Associate I-$32,000 | |||||
| Special Conditions: | Position Conditions-
Located in Shiprock, NM. Must be willing to work odd hours as needed. Must have valid driver's license. Insured personal auto required, reimbursed at 48.5 cents per mile. Position available- Extension 4-H Youth Agent Master's degree(tenure-track position) may be under-filled as Extension Associate I(non-tenure track) with a Bachelor's degree. Bilingual English/Navajo preferred. Knowledge and understanding of Navajo cultural traditions and ways preferred. | |||||
| Qualifications: | EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS-
- Extension 4-H Youth Agent. Master's degree required with 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. - Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers. - Successful candidate will have basic computer skills. | |||||
| Examples of Duties: | RESPONSIBILITIES-
- Provide leadership for 4-H Youth Development outreach educational programs for youth and volunteers in Northern Navajo Country. - Develop and coordinate effective educational programs using a variety of delivery methods that support the development of leadership, citizenship and life skills in youth and adult audiences. - Provide support for adult and youth volunteer recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, recognition and support. - Prepare adult volunteers and teens to assume increasing leadership, management, education and information delivery roles in support of the 4-H program. - Maintain a favorable public image and gain acceptance for self, Extension and New Mexico State University among the Navajo citizens | |||||
| Benefits Offered: | BENEFITS-
New Mexico Educational Retirement, Social Security, Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation, Annual and Sick Leave, Group Medical, Dental and Hospital Insurance and Life Insurance. | |||||
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | Reply To-
Paul Gutierrez Director of Cooperative Extension Box 30003, MSC 3AE Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone- (575) 646-3015 Email- pgutierrez@nmsu.edu REVIEW OF LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME OR VITA, UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND NAMES ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS OF THREE REFERENCES WILL BEGIN- NOVEMBER 1, 2007 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.