Cornell University
Extension Associate- Regulatory- Horticulture Section- SIPS
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States,
Extension Associate- Regulatory- Horticulture Section- SIPS
Academic Job DescriptionDepartment of HorticultureExtension AssociateThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.The Management Development-Regulatory Extension Associate will support extension and research projects focused on solving problems and supporting development of New York's agricultural workforce in all types of farm production. Primary projects for this position will include researching and understanding state and federal employment laws and regulations. Developing and teaching leadership and management courses and workshops for online and in-person delivery. Developing tools and technologies to help employers and employees to effectively and efficiently comply with regulatory requirements in the context of successful business operations.As an innovative educator, you will expand knowledge and access to management development and effective human resource management to all sectors of agriculture. You will interact with and focus efforts on developing Spanish-speaking and ESL agricultural employees, supervisors and managers. You will work collaboratively, across disciplines, and with a variety of stakeholders, to develop, demonstrate, and guide better employment regulations understanding and compliance across NYS.Anticipated Division of Time:Program Development and Implementation 55%Identify workforce development program needs and opportunities in NY.Consult with workforce development program educators, regional extension staff, Cornell faculty, program advisory committees, producers, employees, consultants, and ag business personnel.Understand employment regulations and actively seek ways to comply with regulations.Engage with farm employees in understanding regulations and their rights.Develop programs and tools for teaching leadership and management in a multi-cultural context.Applied Research: 25%Conduct applied research into human resource problems and opportunities that affect the agricultural workforce.Lead and cooperate on grant and funding proposals.Collect, analyze and interpret data as needed.Program Evaluation: 5%Evaluate, document and report the efficacy, impact, and cost of livestock workforce development projects.Professional Development: 5%Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences and workshops.Supervision: 5%Provide guidance for technical support staff, and students as needed.Requirements:Required:Master's degree in agriculture, management, education, law or related discipline.At least 3 years of related work experience.Excellent communication skills, writing and speaking.Must possess agricultural experience with ability to relate to routine farm situations.Competence using technology to communicate to diverse audiences.To apply:Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/XXXXX).Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities.Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
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Academic Job DescriptionDepartment of HorticultureExtension AssociateThe College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.The Management Development-Regulatory Extension Associate will support extension and research projects focused on solving problems and supporting development of New York's agricultural workforce in all types of farm production. Primary projects for this position will include researching and understanding state and federal employment laws and regulations. Developing and teaching leadership and management courses and workshops for online and in-person delivery. Developing tools and technologies to help employers and employees to effectively and efficiently comply with regulatory requirements in the context of successful business operations.As an innovative educator, you will expand knowledge and access to management development and effective human resource management to all sectors of agriculture. You will interact with and focus efforts on developing Spanish-speaking and ESL agricultural employees, supervisors and managers. You will work collaboratively, across disciplines, and with a variety of stakeholders, to develop, demonstrate, and guide better employment regulations understanding and compliance across NYS.Anticipated Division of Time:Program Development and Implementation 55%Identify workforce development program needs and opportunities in NY.Consult with workforce development program educators, regional extension staff, Cornell faculty, program advisory committees, producers, employees, consultants, and ag business personnel.Understand employment regulations and actively seek ways to comply with regulations.Engage with farm employees in understanding regulations and their rights.Develop programs and tools for teaching leadership and management in a multi-cultural context.Applied Research: 25%Conduct applied research into human resource problems and opportunities that affect the agricultural workforce.Lead and cooperate on grant and funding proposals.Collect, analyze and interpret data as needed.Program Evaluation: 5%Evaluate, document and report the efficacy, impact, and cost of livestock workforce development projects.Professional Development: 5%Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences and workshops.Supervision: 5%Provide guidance for technical support staff, and students as needed.Requirements:Required:Master's degree in agriculture, management, education, law or related discipline.At least 3 years of related work experience.Excellent communication skills, writing and speaking.Must possess agricultural experience with ability to relate to routine farm situations.Competence using technology to communicate to diverse audiences.To apply:Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/XXXXX).Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities.Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
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