Extension Field Program Coordinator 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	Extension Field Program Coordinator
Requisition Number	RE45101
Working Title
Department Name	81210:RCARS
Work Location	Jackson, KY
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$43,361-69,383/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	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	lifting 50+ pounds, standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time
Shift	Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Weekends and evenings when necessary
Job Summary	Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Extension Field Program Coordinator will serve as leader in managing farm operations and carrying out the research and education mission of the College of Agriculture. This position is located in Jackson, KY.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS degree preferred. Computer and database management, communication and writing skills. Experience with laboratory preparation of soil, water and plant tissue samples desirable.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/19/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
2. * Please select the choice that most closely represents your combined education and experience.
   • Less than PhD
   • Ph.D.
   • Ph.D + up through 1 year
   • Ph.D + more than 1 year, up through 5 years
   • Ph.D. + 5 years, up through 10 years
   • Ph.D. + 10 or more years
3. * Describe your previous work experience in collecting and analyzing data.

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4. * Please choose the answer that best describes your paid employment experience in research.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
5. * What type of advanced knowledge and/or experience (professionally or personally) do you have with agriculture?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * 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

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