"Outreach Instructional Assistant III (Yuma) (Multiple Positions) (Part-Time)"

Outreach Instructional Assistant III (Yuma) (Multiple Positions) (Part-Time)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req24304

Department: Yuma County Office

Location: Yuma

Address: 2200 W 28th Street, Suite 102, Yuma, AZ 85364-6936 USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona, Yuma County Cooperative Extension is looking for two part-time Outreach Instructional Assistant III. The ideal candidates for these positions will carry out the duties required of teaching youth hands-on, experiential learning, specifically in the area of agriculture, in a school enrichment program. The primary focus of the position is to work with county wide schools, stakeholders and other collaborators to effectively build a strong Agriculture in the Classroom based program in Yuma County.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizes, promotes, coordinates and conducts Agriculture in the Classroom youth program.
• Maintains a viable program that includes recruitment, training and recognition of schools, teachers and students.
• Prepares curriculum, classroom activities and other material.
• Reviews and evaluates effectiveness of teaching methods and work activities.
• Prepares periodic reports on program activities, progress, status or other reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to obtain a Driver's License.
• Ability to travel statewide using all modes of transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Obtain a driver's license, provide their own transportation, be able to travel statewide using all modes of transportation and have the ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: 0.50

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 3

Career Stream and Level: OC3

Job Family: Outreach Education

Job Function: Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates:

Amy Parrott
Area Agent, 4-H Youth Development
aparrott@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume