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Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
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The 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.
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The newly developed national program, Agricultural Finance, Tax, and Asset Protection Education Program (AgFTAP), will include formal collaborations with the Extension Risk Management Education Program (ERME), 1890, 1994 and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Additionally, the program will leverage resources developed and trainings offered by the Extension Tax Education Committee and the University of Arkansas Law School, LL.M program in collaboration. The Tax Committee and Law School L.L.M will collaborate on curriculum development resources including modules, recorded webinars, videos, and supplemental print materials to guide trainings suitable for delivery to and by extension faculty, educators, farm advocates resources to enhance farmer and rancher ability to understand and navigate the farm business tax and asset protection business decisions for their operations. AgFTAP program will develop and manage a national web portal to serve as a one-stop entry point for educators, farmers/ranchers, and agricultural stakeholders to interact with and understand the programs resources. The portal will strategically connect a national network of collaborators served through program representatives identified in every state and territory served by USDA. Educational components include targeted engagements with tax professionals, attorneys, land-grant extension educators, community-based organizations, agricultural stakeholders, and farmers and ranchers across all states and territories.
Responsibilities:
This position is a 100% Extension appointment in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness at the University of Arkansas. Relevant expertise for consideration for this position may include agricultural finance, farm production economics, policy analysis, risk management, or agribusiness management.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the management of a nationally focused grant funded effort, Agricultural Finance, Tax, and Asset Protection program (AgFTAP), under the leadership of the Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC) leadership in collaboration with USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) personnel. The AgFTAP program will develop and manage a national web portal to serve as a one-stop entry point for educators, farmers/ranchers, and agricultural stakeholders to interact with and understand the programs resources. The portal will strategically connect a national network of collaborators served through program representatives identified in every state and territory served by USDA. Educational components include targeted engagements with tax professionals, attorneys, land-grant extension educators, community-based organizations, agricultural stakeholders, and farmers and ranchers across all states and territories. Additionally, the program will leverage resources developed and trainings offered by the Extension Tax Education Committee and the University of Arkansas Law School, LL.M program in collaboration. The Tax Committee and Law School L.L.M will collaborate on curriculum development resources including modules, recorded webinars, videos, and supplemental print materials to guide trainings suitable for delivery to and by extension faculty, educators, farm advocates resources to enhance farmer and rancher ability to understand and navigate the farm business tax and asset protection business decisions for their operations.
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Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires an earned Bachelor's degree in agricultural/applied economics, economics, or related fields from an accredited institution.
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Experience with Extension, land-grant system, or other industry/stakeholder engagement activities; experience in agricultural engagement and analysis, or technical assistance environments.
Experience with Extension, land-grant system, or other industry/stakeholder engagement activities; experience in agricultural engagement and analysis, or technical assistance environments.
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To submit additional supporting documentation or for questions, email
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation. The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity. As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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