Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
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Type of position:
Professional staff - extension
Workstudy position:
No
Job type:
Regular
Work shift:
Sponsorship available:
No
Institution name:
University of arkansas at pine bluff
The university of arkansas at pine bluff is an 1890 land-grant hbcu with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.
For more than 140 years, the university of arkansas at pine bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.
The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.
You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of certificate and associates degree programs, more than thirty undergraduate programs, master’s degree programs and a doctorate program in aquaculture/fisheriesYou can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the u.sAnd abroad.
Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned vesper choir, marching band, concert bands, wind symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.
Though the main campus is in pine bluff, its reach is worldwideUapb has an extended campus in north little rock and offers as well as online coursesWith the addition of the arkansas research and education optical network (are-on), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the worldThere are also research and extension offices in lonoke, newport and lake village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the state through the national science foundation funded stem (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) academy.
As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of arkansas, the mission of this no excuse university remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touchWe invite you to become a part of the pride at the university of arkansas at pine bluff.
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Department:
Agriculture, fisheries & human science
Department`s website:
Summary of job duties:
This position will serve as the extension specialist i - communications for the school of agriculture, fisheries and human sciences and will assist in program communication, implementation, and coordination within the school and programs offeredUnder the oversight of the communications manager, this position will implement and communicate activities, programs, and services occurring in safhsThis position will serve as the liaison between safhs and the publicThis position will manage all social media platforms and the safhs webpage located on the university’s website.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor`s degree in journalism, mass communication, or agricultural communications
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings/weekends, as appropriate
Demonstrated ability and willingness to build relationships and work with diverse audiences, environments and settings while maintaining cultural competency.
Ability to work and communicate remotely (including but not limited to phone, email, and video conferencing)
Able to access high speed internet from home
Able to meet and build relationships in the agriculture community and related businesses.
Able to access programming needs for the agriculture community.
Able to follow through with tasks
Preferred qualifications
Master`s degree or higher
Knowledge and experience in a non-formal education system, such as cooperative extension
Experience working independently, as well as an effective team member
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability
Salary information:
Required documents to apply:
List of three professional references (name, email, business title), proof of veteran status, resume, unofficial/official transcript(s)
Optional documents:
Additional information:
Recruitment contact information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the university of arkansas system career site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/uasys
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment screening requirements:
The university of arkansas at pine bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employmentThe background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry checkRequired checks are identified in the position listingA 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 positionBackground check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The university of arkansas at pine bluff commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participationThe division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignityAs such, the division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected statusCandidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the united states on the first day of employmentAll applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the arkansas freedom of information act.
Constant physical activity:
Driving, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, sharps, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, walking
Frequent physical activity:
N/a
Occasional physical activity:
N/a
Benefits eligible:
Yes
