Area Agriculture Economic Specialist

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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.

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Position Details:

• This position is located in Garfield County, Enid, Oklahoma and serves the West 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.
  
  

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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.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required: Master's in Agricultural Economics or closely related.

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

Valid Drivers License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

• 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 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:

Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work.

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