Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.. Department:Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-ExtensionDepartment's Website: of Job Duties:The Assistant Vice President-Agriculture and Natural Resources is an integral part of the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service’s leadership team.. Serve as a team member with other Assistant Vice Presidents in Community, Professional and Economic Development (CPED), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and 4-H and Youth Development (4-H) to develop, coordinate and conduct the total Extension program.. SkillsKnowledge of the history, philosophy, objectives, and methods of Cooperative Extension work across all areas including ANR, CPED, FCS, and 4-H to foster interprofessional teamwork across the organization.. Functional knowledge of disciplines within agriculture and natural resources such as crop and soil science, animal science, agricultural economics, and forestry.

assistant vice president

Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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 theApply link/button.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.Department:Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-ExtensionDepartment's Website: of Job Duties:The Assistant Vice President-Agriculture and Natural Resources is an integral part of the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service’s leadership team. This position reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Extension and serves as a member of the Executive Team.The Assistant Vice President-Agriculture and Natural Resources is responsible for providing statewide leadership for the development of Extension programs in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR). This position works with relevant administrators and stakeholder organizations to set state and district priorities for ANR programs, provide visionary leadership for ANR personnel and direct the development of ANR educational curricula and professional development programs. This position serves as a liaison with research counterparts in the UA System as well as with other academic institutions, industry, and state and federal government to keep abreast of the latest developments and identify areas for future integrated research/extension programming. This position is responsible for identifying and developing opportunities to coordinate Extension programming efforts in agriculture and natural resources with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the state’s 1890 Land Grant institution.Responsibilities•Provide visionary leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating Extension programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR). •Work with administration within the UA System Division of Agriculture and with the UA Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences administration, and Department Heads to establish and implement Extension hiring priorities.•Work with relevant administrators and stakeholder organizations to set state and district priorities for ANR programs on an annual basis. •Provide leadership for the development of statewide Extension plans of work and accomplishment reports for ANR programs. •Serve as a spokesperson for Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources. •Seek and develop financial support for Arkansas ANR programs including external funds, gifts, endowments, grants, and contracts. •Develop budget requests and manage budgets within the ANR program area. •Coordinate dissemination of research information. •Work with District teams within the state to identify agriculture/natural resource issues and problems which will drive program needs in ANR. •Establish and support interdisciplinary teams to address Agriculture and Natural Resources issues. •Facilitate and provide leadership for the development of educational curricula and effective professional development programs for employees and volunteer leaders. •Ensure that non-traditional programs are integrated into the total Extension effort. •Comply with applicable civil rights regulations in Agriculture and Natural Resources. •Develop operating policies, establish internal and external committees and councils as necessary for implementing programs.•Serve as a team member with other Assistant Vice Presidents in Community, Professional and Economic Development (CPED), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and 4-H and Youth Development (4-H) to develop, coordinate and conduct the total Extension program.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsDoctorate in agriculture, natural resources or related field of study required.Administrative experience and demonstrated ability to manage budgets and supervise personnel.Five years of experience in a discipline related to Agriculture and Natural Resources required.Five years of professional Extension experience required.Experience in planning and implementing educational programs required.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Arkansas agriculture and natural resources. SkillsKnowledge of the history, philosophy, objectives, and methods of Cooperative Extension work across all areas including ANR, CPED, FCS, and 4-H to foster interprofessional teamwork across the organization.Ability to develop and manage innovative programs in Extension or related activities.Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional and lay audiences including commodity organizations and other groups concerned with the program areas served.Ability to obtain and interpret research information.Knowledge of the social, economic, political, and cultural factors affecting Extension work.Functional knowledge of disciplines within agriculture and natural resources such as crop and soil science, animal science, agricultural economics, and forestry.Ability to communicate and convey ideas effectively to faculty, stakeholder groups, and clientele.Physical and mental ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, including irregular hours of work, as well as frequent in-state and out-of-state travel.Additional Information:The following items will be required at the time of application: 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application2. Curriculum Vitae3. Three letters of recommendation4. Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Questions and/or other inquiries should be directed to Amy Hedges, Assistant to Senior Associate Vice President at 501-671-2152 or Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experience.

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