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Extension Specialist, FRSAN Program Coordinator, Family & Consumer Sciences

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Location
Knoxville, TN

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POSITION X207                   Extension Specialist, FRSAN Program Coordinator                                                                                  

LOCATION                             The University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, UT Extension, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, Knoxville, TN

EFFECTIVE DATE                 Screening of applicants’ credentials will begin immediately.  Anticipated start date is March 1, 2021.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with training and experience. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent 

upon performance and funding. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, State Employees 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.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Extension Specialist for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant is responsible to the Assistant Dean for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and receives direction from the grant’s Principle Investigator (PI). This specialist provides leadership as program coordinator for planning, coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating the FRSAN program to focus on the promotion of mental health of farmers through the delivery of community-based interventions. This is a non­tenure accruing position. Continuation of this grant-funded appointment is contingent upon continued funding through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

 

Duties

  • Provide leadership for a program of activities which meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status.
  • Develop and coordinate efforts to address farm and ranch stress as part of a 13-state network in the southern United States.
  • Provide leadership for coordination with local and state Extension staff to meet the goals of the grant workplan to:
  • Develop and activate a comprehensive branding strategy
  • Oversee the development of a website that will house an e-learning platform, resources, and data dashboard
  • Engage with network partners to curate and create training materials and resources dedicated to mitigating farmer and rancher stress
  • Engage with network partners to expand current response lines dedicated to farm and ranch success
  • Collaborate with the evaluation team to ensure IRB compliance within and external to the department
  • Engage with network partners to establish in-person and/or virtual support groups for farmers and ranchers
  • Support network partners’ applied research efforts
  • Assist with logistical and administrative functions of the grant
  • Participate in evaluation and reporting requirements of the grant program
  • Participate in formative, process, outcome and/or impact evaluation and reporting for project
  • Foster and maintain partnerships with program stakeholders
  • Assume other duties as necessary or as assigned


    • Qualifications
    REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: 

    • Earned Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, psychology, social work, child and family studies, family and consumer sciences, human development, agricultural leadership, community development or closely related.
     

    Experience: 

    • Minimum of 5 years work experience without an earned doctorate as an Extension Assistant II or related position
    • Demonstrated promise in teaching, Extension, and/or service in alignment with the appointment
    • Experience with grants management and oversight
     

     

    Job Skills:

    • Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Knowledge of mental health, rural issues, agriculture and family stress
    • Demonstrated project management skills and ability
    • Ability to organize, apply sound judgment, and complete assignments in a timely manner both independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams
    • Ability to travel within and outside the state, as necessary
     

    TO APPLY:

     

    Attach the following electronic documents to the application:

    •                 Curriculum vita or resume;

    •                 Letter of interest;

    •                 List of references (four minimum);

    •                 Official transcript(s) showing degree(s) conferred.

     

    Please apply online by clicking this link:  

    External Applicants            

     

         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-Knoxville
    Organization: Family And Consumer Sciences
    Schedule: Full-time
    Job Posting: Feb 9, 2021, 2:28:06 PM

    Organization

    Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion

    UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.

    The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.

    Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.

    As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.

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