"Education Support Specialist"

Education Support Specialist

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs seeks an individual to provide educational support for Virginia pesticide applicators. Major responsibilities include assisting with the approval of private pesticide applicator recertification training courses and management of website training calendars, entering and tracking pesticide recertification training credits, and communicating details of course approval and credit attainment with pesticide safety trainers and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Additionally, the individual will develop and maintain online pesticide training courses, coordinate online course enrollments, maintain enrollment records, and facilitate partnerships with external partners for development of educational resources. The person in this position will abide by all nondiscrimination and civil rights policies of Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field; or, equivalent years of education and training; Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs, Canvas, and video presentation software; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated track record in development of online educational training materials; Strong work habits and the ability to work independently as well as with a group; Strong organizational skills, and ability to re-prioritize tasks as demands for resources and information vary; Initiative and problem-solving skills to identify gaps in educational knowledge and content; Experience in working effectively with a diverse clientele.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, or Environmental Science; Experience working or volunteering in pesticide safety education programs.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

40,000-45,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

09/05/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Daniel Frank at dlfrank@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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