Extension Associate

South Dakota State University Extension is offering an opportunity as an Extension Associate-beefSD Coordinator. This is a 12 month, full-time, benefit-eligible position. The position is grant-funded and therefore continuation of the position is contingent upon future funding beyond the current grant.

 

SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Plan, coordinate, and conduct daily activities of ongoing multi-year educational programs serving beginning agriculture producers in South Dakota. Develop and implement detailed curriculum based on framework described in grant proposals. Serve as liaison between Extension, partner organizations, and program mentors. Coordinate all major and minor activities sponsored by grant programs, organize specific details of each activity, including agenda, transportation, food, and related needs. Communicate all pertinent information to project team, partners, and participants in a timely manner. Raise funds to support the program through grantsmanship and donations. Manage financial accounts from grants and donations to maintain fiduciary responsibility. Evaluate programs to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Write reports to funding entities and publish Extension articles about the programs.

 

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, or resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.  Email applications will not be accepted.  Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.  

 

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.   

 

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. 

 

It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Normal hours are 8am-5pm M-F with schedule adjustment for special projects or deadlines. Some jobs require the incumbent to work additional hours very early in the morning, evenings and/or weekends. These irregular work hours occur for many reasons such as required participation at meetings and work events. 
 This job requires:  Frequently scheduled irregular work hours (many times a month)  
 This job requires 50% of time away from this position’s work site. Of that travel:

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

We are committed to diversity of community and ideas. We believe in a supportive, diverse, collaborative, and cohesive environment with a focus on access. We actively seek collaboration with individuals with differing perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.

For questions on the position, contact search chair Krista Ehlert at 605-394-2236 or Krista.Ehlert@sdstate.edu.