Job Details

Overview

Area Agronomy Extension Specialist NE District

Base pay range: $56,062.00/yr - $84,093.00/yr

Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact: Nancy Johnson, ...@okstate.edu

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range: $56,062 - $84,093 Salary

About The Position

This position is located in Muskogee, OK at the NE District Extension Office. Provides educational leadership to county and district programs in the area Agronomic Crop Production. This position will also serve to support soil fertility research and education in NE Oklahoma in collaboration with soil fertility and nutrient management faculty in the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences.

• Travel required with budget provided.
• This position participates as a cohesive team member with other area specialists, state specialists, county educators, and district staff.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action.
• Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and funding.
• OCES professionals are hired into the organization, not a specific geographical location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's At least one degree in plant and soil sciences or closely related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid driver's license. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OCES by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations, and day-to-day demands.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
• Organizational skills including written, oral, and electronic are necessary.
• A commitment to the continuation of personal professional development.
• Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders, and other professionals.
• Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting, and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Plant and Soil Sciences/Agronomy
• Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Higher Education