"Swine Extension Program Associate"

Swine Extension Program Associate

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 110701 - Animal Science

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The North Carolina State University Department of Animal Science is seeking a Swine Extension Program Associate. This position will be primarily responsible for working with NCSU scientists to develop and deliver swine educational opportunities throughout North Carolina and beyond Specific extension programming efforts include organizing, managing, and assisting with NCSU Swine Innovation Forum, NC Pork Conference, NC State Fair Swine Show, regional swine meetings and the development of electronic educational materials for stakeholders.

This position will lead outreach & producer & public communications efforts, including newsletters, a swine extension website, and social media platforms. The position will generate and collate extension impact data and reports. The position will also assist with the management of applied research projects on both university and industry-owned pig farms relative to project data collection, validation, summary, and dissemination of reports.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Process daily requests for educational assistance from stakeholders and county staff
• Use technology and web-based data systems to complete work assignments
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Complete daily work to meet established deadlines for swine research projects on university and industry-owned swine farms.
• Disseminate program information at Swine Research Forum, NC Pork Conference, Regional Swine Conferences, and NC State Fair.
• Collect research data using data management system to maintain, manage, and monitor research project data and compile summary reports based on specific requests
• Collect research data, organize and disseminate reports to faculty
• Respond to requests from faculty to report factual information and provide verbal and written reports

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in animal science (or a closely related field), or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Familiarity with Excel or, or similar software
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of pork quality assurance certification
• Knowledge of the commercial pork industry
• Experience in swine production and swine extension programs

Required license or certification:

A valid North Carolina driver's license is required to be obtained and maintained within 60 days of hire date.

Position Number: 00108134

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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