High School Research Intern in Agronomy
- Employer
- Kentucky State University
- Location
- Frankfort, KY, US
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture Community and the Sciences
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: A High School Research Intern will report to KSU Faculty Member to support in established research projects within the College of Agriculture, Community, and Sciences.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direct supervision of KSU Faculty Member.(Assistant Professor – Agronomy), the High School Research Assistant will contribute to established research projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct agronomic field research under the supervision of the PI at Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm.
- Collect and compile experimental data and assist in developing progress reports.
- Assist graduate and undergraduate students in their field and greenhouse research data collection.
- Plant biomass, pods and seeds sample collection, drying, grinding and processing.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Research results presentation at professional meetings and conferences
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 scale
2) Student must be able to give a block of time of at least two hours
3) Student must be able to provide own transportation to location
4) Comfortable working in field and greenhouse in all conditions (hot, wet, or dusty conditions with allergens)
5) Interest in agriculture, environmental science, horticulture, agribusiness, etc. is preferred
Licensing and Certifications None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Computer literacy
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team is required
- Initiative, resourcefulness, punctuality, and ability to work independently are essential
- Ability to maintain concise and accurate records.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent outdoor work.
- Standing and/or walking up to several hours.
- Working outside in adverse weather conditions such as hot and cold.
- Involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
Organization
Our Mission
Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.
Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.
Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.
Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.
Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].
Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.
Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.
Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.
Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.
Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
- Website
- http://www.kysu.edu/
- Telephone
- 502-597-6000
- Location
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400 E Main St
Frankfort
Kentucky
40601
US
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