Cornell Cooperative Extension Community Horticulture

Extension Associate
Extension Associate-08956

Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a full time Senior Project Associate to serve half-time as Assistant Coordinator of the Agricultural Sciences Major in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and half-time as a Program Services Specialist for the Agricultural Outreach and Education (AO&E) Program in the Department of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the Agricultural Sciences major: (50%)

• Provide coordination and support for a multi-department, multi-disciplinary faculty advisory committee that provides leadership and direction of the Agricultural Science major.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses as part of the overall program curriculum.
• Facilitate the design and implementation of a senior-level experiential learning based capstone course.
• Assist in coordinating Agricultural Service major Seminar Series held each semester
• Manage the student internship program providing a wide range of agricultural opportunities for students both in the U.S. and abroad
• Communicate with prospective students, including phone/email correspondence and planning of outreach activities and campus visits.
• Assist with student and club advising.
• Organize orientation and team building activities for Ag Science students.
• Interpret program policies for students and faculty.

Program Services Specialist for Agriculture Outreach and Education (AO&E) (50%)

• Organize and manage a stakeholder committee of secondary level agriculture teachers and others to plan and set priorities for recruiting new and returning agriculture teachers.
• Prepare and implement a coordinated recruiting campaign for teachers of agricultural sciences involving appropriate stakeholders and current students.
• Develop a comprehensive public relations program for programs supported by AO&E
• Prepare and coordinate the operation of program displays at appropriate venues including Empire Farm Days, the NYS Farm Show, State Fair, NYSFFA Convention, and others.
• Prepare and manage web sites for groups served by AO&E.

This is a 1-year term position with renewal contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in the agricultural sciences, or equivalent; effective oral and written communications skills; ability to design and manage web sites; ability to prepare and communicate effective public relations information; ability to travel within New York State for recruiting and public relations activities.
• Preferred: Ability and experience with curriculum design, teaching, and academic program coordination in the agricultural or environmental sciences.

Applicants should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Toni DiTommaso, Department of Crop & Soil Sciences, 903 Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

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William G. Camp, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Agricultural Science Education
416 Kennedy Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Voice: (607) 255-9269, Fax: (607) 255-7905, Cell: (607) 351-3484, E-mail: wgc4@cornell.edu

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