Education Coordinator for 12-state training project in
sustainable agriculture, located on the University of Nebraska-
Lincoln East Campus. This is a managerial/professional position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with regional project leaders in planning all project
activities, organize and assist in conducting regional and state
workshops, evaluate a wide range of existing teaching materials,
work with educators in preparing new learning materials, maintain
roster of educators, organize other workshops, tours and training
sessions, provide grant budget oversight, draft/edit project
reports, work with faculty to develop proposals for funding
future training activities, and other project-related duties as
needed. Extensive travel within 12-state region (approx. 30%).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: B.S., preferably in agriculture or education related
field (M.S. preferred); three years related experience; excellent
written and oral communication skills; organizational skills;
computer literacy; driver's license. Preferred: knowledge of
Midwest/Plains agriculture and especially sustainable principles
and practices; on-farm experience; experience working with state
and federal government agencies; experience working with
Extension Service and agricultural non-profit organizations;
proposal development/grant writing experience; educational
material/curricular development experience.
SALARY:
Salary commensurate with experience. Grant funding for two
years, with potential for future grant funding.
FRINGE BENEFITS:
UNL has a "cafeteria" benefits program. Life insurance in the
amount of $10,000 is provided at no cost to the employee with
additional life insurance, health insurance options, long-term
disability and family coverage available at reasonable group
rates.
APPLICATIONS:
Deadline for application is October 3, 1994, or until a suitable
candidate is found. Please send letter of application and resume
to:
Pam Murray, Coordinator
Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
221 Keim Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68583-0949
(402) 472-2056
About UNL: As the largest educational institution in the state,
UNL, since its founding in 1869, has a long and distinguished
tradition of land-grant involvement. There are nine
undergraduate and professional colleges and a wide range of
graduate programs. Approximately 25,000 students attend the
University. There are 29 doctoral programs, 59 masters, 130
undergraduate sequences and 14 pre-professional areas of study.
The colleges are Architecture, Law, Business Administration, Arts
and Sciences, Teachers, Engineering and Technology, Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources, Human Resources and Family
Sciences, Journalism, and Fine and Performing Arts.
UNL, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution, does
not discriminate in its employment, admissions or related service
programs. AA/EEO details may be secured by contacting 127
Administration Building, P.O. Box 880437, UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska
68588-0437, or by telephoning (402) 472-3417. Employment
eligibility verification is required for all new hires pursuant
to the Immigration and Control Act of 1986.
Pam Murray, Coordinator
Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
U. of Nebraska-Lincoln
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