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Extension Agent, Sequatchie County, Family & Consumer Sciences

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Location
Chattanooga, TN

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Position X1859           Extension Agent

  Program Area             Family and Consumer Sciences

Clientele Served         Adult and Youth

Headquarters              Dunlap, TN



Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin 01/19/2019 and willcontinue until the position is filled.


Date Issued:

Effective Date:

12/19/2018

04/01/2019









SALARY

Commensurate with training and experience. This position is funded jointly by UT Extension and Sequatchie County. Sequatchie County Government funds 22% of the position salary and benefits costs.


BENEFITS

Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•         Plan, execute, and evaluate adult Family and Consumer Sciences (50%) and 4-H Youth Development (50%) educational programs.

•         Implement, evaluate and report 4-H Youth Development programs related to organization, leadership, recognition, sponsorship, etc.

•         Obtain sponsorship for all youth activities and programs with assistance from county staff members when appropriate.

•         Secure and train volunteer leaders and serve as an educational resource for 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Education Clubs.

•         Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in Family and Consumer Sciences.

•         Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.

•         Assume other duties as assigned.



Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

•         Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences is required.

•         A 2.7 cumulative GPA (BS degree on a 4-point scale) or an earned Master’s Degree is required. Preference will be given to applicants with a MS Degree, and/or work experience in a related field.

•         A complete application package will include a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

 Please apply online by clicking this link: Apply for Extension Educator Positions 

     UT Extension                         Phone:    (865) 974-7245

     212 D Morgan Hall                Fax:        (865) 974-0882

     Knoxville TN 37996-4525    

E-mail:                                         UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu

Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu

Job: Extension Service Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Dunlap
Organization: Sequatchie County
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Dec 19, 2018, 11:24:01 AM

Organization

 

 

UT at Chattanooga

 

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second largest school in the University of Tennessee System, serving a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. UTC offers a unique blend of private and public school traditions and is a driving force for achieving excellence, embracing diversity, inspiring positive change, and enriching the community.

Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has developed a reputation for excellence built on an unusual blend of the private and public traditions of American higher education. For more than 83 years, the university was a private school. In 1969, UTC became part of the state university system.

Today, UTC is on a journey to excellence — boldly embracing a passion for excellence in all things and focused on changing lives and transforming communities.

The UTC commitment—each and every day—is to earn the trust and confidence of those we serve. Our goal is to make a difference in our community and in the lives of our students.

Thank you for your interest in taking part in our journey to engage students, inspire change and enrich community.

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We’ve only just begun.

UTC at a Glance

  • UTC is composed of five colleges: Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education, and Professional Studies; and the Honors College.
  • We offer 101 undergraduate, 47 master’s, 6 doctoral programs, 36 certificate programs and 4 specialist degree programs.
  • The University Library holds more than 1.8 million books and federal and state documents.
  • UTC is proud to be the home of the Mocs! As a member of the Southern Conference, our student-athletes compete in 17 sports in Division I, earning multiple conference championships and earning post-season play in many sports. Approximately 157 student athletes are listed on the honor roll and have a record high average GPA of 3.1.
  • The average High School GPA for UTC’s incoming freshmen is 3.48—the highest it’s been in 20 years.UT at Chattanooga bldg 2
  • UTC has 11,388 total students (Fall 2015).
  • UTC Average ACT is 23.4; Tennessee Mean ACT is 19.8; National Mean ACT is 21.0.
  • Less than 10% of the total student population are from outside Tennessee. Fifty-six percent of students are female and 25% represent ethnic minorities. UTC has students on campus from 35 different countries.
  • Of UTC’s full-time faculty, 47% are women, 90% percent hold a terminal degree, and 18% represent ethnic minorities. UTC has over 56,000 alumni on record.
  • Outside of Tennessee, UTC has its largest concentrations of alumni in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and North Carolina.
  • UTC is a public university with state appropriations comprising less than 20 percent of its budget.
  • The University of Chattanooga Foundation endowment was $121 million as of June 30, 2015 with 26% representing academic support, 25% scholarship support, 37% unrestricted support, 11% for professorship support and 1% faculty development.
  • UTC faculty members conduct high-impact research in science and engineering, health and wellness, social sciences, education, and the arts.
  • UTC engages undergraduate and graduate students in most research efforts, which provides them with practical real-world experiences that help them succeed in their chosen fields.
  • UTC earned the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Community Engagement University Designation in recognition for involvement with the community.
  • Ranked by U.S. News and World Report in the Top Tier of Southern Regional Master’s Universities.
  • Named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the highest federal honor a university can receive for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement.
  • Named a 2015 College of Distinction for student engagement, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes.UTC was one of the College Choice 2016 Top 50 Disability Friendly Colleges and Universities.
  • A recent construction boom of more than $300 million on campus, including a new $48 million state-of-the-art library.
  • UTC enjoys a close relationship with the City of Chattanooga, which now ranks third among the 150 largest U.S. cities for growth in the Hispanic population. 

About Chattanooga:


UT at Chattanooga studentChattanooga also has the fastest internet in the country. Home to the first Gig Internet in the United States, Chattanooga has a 100% fiber network that links every home and business in a 600-square mile area.Chattanooga, the fourth largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront.

Companies like Unum, McKee, U.S. Xpress, Volkswagen, Coke United and Amazon.com have chosen to set up shop in Chattanooga.

Attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Civil War battlefield sites, the African American Museum, and the Appalachian Trail bring thousands of people to the area, as do events like the Riverbend Festival, Nightfall, Jazzanooga, the Creative Discovery Museum for children, and the Southern Writers Conference. Chattanooga is the home to the seven-time NCAA Southern Conference Football Champions, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs.  

People who love the outdoors use Chattanooga as a base for hang-gliding, bass fishing, mountain climbing and caving expeditions; the beautiful Smoky Mountains and Tennessee River support the greatest variety of flora of any area in the United States. Chattanooga also has a long and rich past with regard to diversity, which includes Native American heritage, Civil War history, and the Civil Rights movement.   

Chattanooga is also just a two hour (or less) drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and Birmingham.

Join the UTC team today!

Faculty - http://www.utc.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-openings.php

Staff - http://www.utc.edu/human-resources/staff-job-openings.php

 

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