Interim Agriculture Educator (100%) - Sauk County - HigherEdJobs

Cooperative Extension Vision: To become a thriving, well-known and sought-out educational resource
that reflects the rich diversity of the state.

Cooperative Extension Purpose: We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Position Title: Sauk County Interim Agriculture Educator (100%)

Office Location: Sauk County Extension Office, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913

Geographic Areas Served: Primarily Sauk County, occasionally extending beyond county boundaries for specific commitments and team programming.

Type of Appointment:
This interim position is short-term academic staff appointment in the University of Wisconsin-Extension's division of Cooperative Extension and is subject to UW System, UW-Extension, and Cooperative Extension personnel policies.
This appointment is anticipated to begin October 1, 2011 and continue through April 30, 2012. This appointment may be renewed depending on performance and the need for a continued interim appointment.

This interim position will exist until sufficient funding for filling the position on a long-term basis is available. After the availability of sufficient funding levels is verified, the intention is to fill the vacancy as a faculty position through Cooperative Extension's standard faculty hiring process, including a public recruitment period. A Master's degree with at least one degree in a field related to the position will be required for the faculty position.

Purpose and Primary Focus of Position:
The Interim Agriculture Educator plans, implements, teaches and evaluates culturally relevant educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of county individuals, businesses, organizations and communities. The program focus for this interim position is likely to include: land management; dairy, animal and crop production; economics and marketing; farm and agricultural business management; agriculture economic development; agriculture leadership development; natural resources or the support of agricultural youth development.

Primary Duties/Essential Job Functions:
* Plan, teach and deliver Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANRE) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served
* Prepare educational materials, program evaluations and reports using appropriate technology
* Write and distribute relevant informational articles and newsletters
* Partner with existing volunteer leadership in order to carry out the position's plan of work
* Provide professional guidance and counsel to program-related groups and organizations
* Cooperate with other Extension personnel to offer integrated Extension programs
* Participate in district and/or state program activities as appropriate and needed
* Use an appropriate system for reporting and evaluating programs to the Sauk County UW-Extension, Arts and Culture Committee, the University of Wisconsin-Extension and to clients, colleagues and other Extension collaborators as needed
* Cooperate with others in the local office to ensure reasonable access to Extension expertise during regular office hours
* Build and maintain trust-based relationships in support of cooperative and respectful work environments
* Be responsive to evolving position and organizational needs; perform additional duties, as needed
* Make all reasonable effort to reach a diverse audience and to ensure equitable access to programs and facilities

Working Conditions:
* Make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position duties and essential job functions
* Assume weekly travel throughout Sauk County and occasional travel within the state
* Work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends, as needed to meet local needs

Administrative Relationships:
This position is accountable to Sauk County through the UW-Extension, Arts and Culture Committee, State Program Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources and to UW-Extension through the Southern District Director on all matters related to (a) program performance and job responsibilities, (b) developing effective external working relationships with clientele groups, other agencies. departments and organizations, (c) continuing professional development and (d) reporting and evaluating programs to county, state and federal government as appropriate. This position is accountable to the Sauk County Department Head on matters related to county administration, office management and performance development.

Qualifications:
To be considered eligible for this interim position, you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position
* Content knowledge in a related professional field
* Ability to plan, teach and delivery educational programs
* Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities desired:
* Successful professional experience in related fields
* Master's degree in a related field
* Demonstrated success planning, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for youth and/or adults in community-based, non-formal educational settings that reach, and are accessible to, a wide range of audiences
* Successful experience in outreach or adult education
* Successful experiences in volunteer development and management
* Strong group and educational facilitation skills
* Knowledge of adult learning principles
* Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks
* Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups
* Ability to communicate ideas effectively orally, in writing and through educational technology
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts
* Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies
* Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission

Position Description Clarification:
This position description represents a general outline of job duties, expectations, and responsibilities which may be adjusted at the time of hire. It is not intended to be comprehensive in nature.

Anticipated Salary Range: $38,000 to $42,000 equivalent full-time annual salary that will be prorated to reflect the short-term nature of this appointment.

Position Benefits:
This short-term academic staff appointment is eligible for participation in state insurance plans including group health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care. It is also eligible for standard employee benefits such as social security and worker's compensation. The position is not eligible for retirement, vacation or sick leave benefits unless the initial appointment is extended beyond one year.

Materials will be made available in alternative format upon request. Please call 711 if you are hearing or sight impaired and need assistance. Direct inquiries concerning equal opportunity to: UWEX Workforce Equity and Diversity; Room 501; 432 N. Lake Street; Madison, WI 53706.

Please note that a criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position.

Application Procedure and Deadline:
To receive full consideration, application materials must be received by September 13, 2011 and include all of the following:
* Cover letter (up to two pages) that summarizes how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Please prepare a paragraph for each of the minimum qualifications and include formal education, training, professional work history, volunteer work, research, and any related life experiences in your response. Please note that your response will be evaluated for content and written communication skills.
* Professional resume, including related education, professional work history and volunteer experience.
* Contact information for three (3) professional work references, including at least one person who has been your immediate supervisor. For each reference, please indicate the nature of your professional relationship and include the person's title, e-mail address and telephone number.
* Final college transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at this point in the process. Official transcripts are required upon hire.
* Pre-interview questionnaire

Application materials that do not comply with these instructions are incomplete and will not be considered. Applications will continue to be accepted until the screening process is complete.

The preferred method of application is via e-mail to ces.jobs@ces.uwex.edu. Applicant materials may also be sent via one of the following methods to arrive by the application deadline: 1) via surface mail to Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension Bldg, 432 N Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706, or 2) faxed to the Human Resources Office at 608.262.9462.

Interviews for best qualified applicants will be conducted on a date and location to be determined by the interview committee. Interview notifications will be made by phone or e-mail as soon as possible after applications have been reviewed.

Optional Confidentiality Form. Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request

Equal Opportunity:
As an affirmative action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunity in programs and employment; and is strongly committed to maintaining a climate supportive of respect for differences and equality of opportunity. UW-Extension does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, arrest record or non-program related conviction record; or identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran or any other military service. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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