Multi-County Ext Agent - 4-H - Teki Hunt

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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 thirtyUndergraduate programs, Master's degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and 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 worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There 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 touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

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Minimum Qualifications

A formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree, plus one year of experience working with children/youth. Ability to successfully complete the screening requirement. A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel are required. This position requires occasional night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county and out-of-state meetings. Some degree of physical activity is required to conduct programs (e.g., setting up and cleaning up from programs, handling animals/gardening equipment, carrying demonstration materials, and audio-video equipment). Must be able to exercise good judgment in the supervisor's absence; exercise courtesy and use tact when dealing with the public; and must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff and associates. An excellent command of spoken and written Standard English is required. Bilingualism in Spanish is preferred but not required.

* Showhighstandardsofprofessionalisminpersonalcontacts,appearance,andworkhabits.

* Exhibitqualitiesofindependentjudgment.

*Possessordevelopadequatecomputerskillstoenhancecommunicationtothepublicand4-Hdata

management

* Maintainconsistentandeffectiveworkhabitstomakeefficientuseoftimeandresources.

* Demonstrate enthusiasmanddesiretoworkandrelateeffectivelytoyoungpeopleandadults.

*Demonstrate the abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithcounty, district,statestaff,localgovernmentemployees,andclientele.

*Proficientincurrentwordprocessinganddatamanagement,andaccountingsoftwareprograms(e.g.MicrosoftWord,PowerPoint,Excel, Canva, and Publisher)

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.