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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
Ag Economics and Ag Business * Professor * Economics
Department's Website:
uada.edu
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA) will lead the development of a pilot project to strengthen outreach and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers through the development of a cohort of risk management program navigators—program specialist trained by project collaborators to strategically and intentionally engage and serve producer influencers—land-grant faculty, agricultural colleges/universities, community-based organizations, non-government organizations across the crop insurance sector. The two-year pilot project features a collaboration with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC), which is housed at UADA. The cohorts will be headquartered and managed by UADA and full time project manager. The Navigator Project Manager will implement and execution a stakeholder engagement and program outreach plan that is developed jointly under the leadership of SRMEC and RMA leadership. The engagement and outreach plan seeks to strategically strengthen and build new relationships across the crop insurance sector with public and private entities. Project’s overarching objective is to enhance understanding and use of federal crop insurance by producers historically underserved by crop insurance sector. The proposed effort will serve southeastern U.S.—Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Pilot project will include strategic engagement with minority serving institutions and stakeholder groups targeting marginalized communities and historically underserved producers.
This position is a 100% Extension appointment in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness at the University of Arkansas. Relevant expertise for consideration for this position may include agricultural finance, farm production economics, policy analysis, risk management, or agribusiness management. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate an outreach and engagement plan across multi-states in coordination with other coordinators to reach stakeholders across the Southeastern United States. Specific position duties include collecting data and engaging agricultural stakeholders across the region. Activities include data analysis, individual presentations, and hosting staffed displays at farmer/rancher events promoting crop insurance resources. The engagement and outreach plan seeks to strategically strengthen and build new relationships across the crop insurance sector with public and private entities. Project’s overarching objective is to enhance understanding and use of federal crop insurance by producers historically underserved by crop insurance sector.
There are 5 available Specialist positions.
Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Additional Information:
To provide additional supporting documentation or for questions, email [email protected]
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Listing of Publications, Writing Sample
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Ron Rainey, [email protected]
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:
No Background Check Required
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A 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 position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation. The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity. As 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 status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes