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Job Type: FullTime

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Title:

1325-NN - Extension Coordinator Specialist

Business Title:

FARSAN Economist

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Extension Coordinator Specialist provides statewide program coordination for the Financial Literacy Education and Technical Assistance Project which is a sub-project within the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. This position is responsible for performing program related duties including providing assistance with the leadership, management, and coordinator of the farm and ranch management financial literacy workshop series curriculum.

This includes building interdisciplinary partnerships; assisting with the steering committee and advisory committee; planning, marketing and farm/ranch events; and spearheading land access awareness and training. Provide one-on-one farm and ranch management technical assistance to help producers address their unique financial and risk management challenges.

This position will develop and maintain relationships with Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. program faculty and staff, Leadership Team, Advisory Committee, university administrative and financial entities, and external partners such as funding agency contacts and key stakeholders.

This position requires independent judgment, strict confidentiality in all business matters, and must professionally and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and three (3) years of related experience in the program specialty. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Prefer a Masters Degree with three (3) years related experience. Demonstrated teaching experience and evaluating community projects and experience in preparing educational materials for low literacy and diverse populations.

Additional Requirements:

Must have, or able to obtain, a valid driver’s license by time of hire.
Experience in agricultural banking farm credit analysis and processes
Expertise in farm and ranch accounting and record keeping
Excellent communication skills
Experience in working with agricultural producers
Experience working with diverse farm systems
Experience with the suite of Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of crop insurance programs and tools
Experience in agriculture economic analysis and tools
Ability to research and analyze agriculture economic issues pertinent to the Financial Literacy Education and Technical Assistance Project

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Extension

Department Name:

Ag & Natural Resources

Department Link:

https://anr.cw.wsu.edu/

City, State, Zip:

This position is based in Washington State. Telework may be available.

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

FTE:

100%

Position Type:
Temporary

Position End Date:

This is a temporary one-year position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by November 9th, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .