Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Claude Bess, claude.bess@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$56062 - $84093 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

About this Position

Who we are:
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) Extension Educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties.
The OCES represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OCES is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.
Extension Educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.
Explore a career with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans! Visit http://www.extension.okstate.edu/ for more information. Learn more about us video: https://youtu.be/VULZ1uq4x70

Position Details:
* This position is located in the SE District Extension Office , Ada, Oklahoma and serves the Southeast Extension District. Provides educational leadership to county, district, and statewide OCES programs in the area of agricultural economics.

* The area specialist plays a critical role in interdisciplinary teams to develop the objective and comprehensive information needed by agricultural producers, natural resource owners, and agribusiness owners to make decisions to help improve agricultural income, sustainability, and the rural economy.

* This position participates as a cohesive team member with other area specialists, state specialists, county educators, and district staff.

* Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action.

* Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and funding.

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

Required Qualifications

• Master's in Agricultural Economics or closely related.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties.  Reimbursement is provided for official travel at the state approved rate.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OCES by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations, and day-to-day demands.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
  • Organizational skills including written, oral, and electronic are necessary.
  • A commitment to the continuation of personal professional development.
  • Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders, and other professionals.
  • Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting, and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work.