Program Technician - 4-H Civic Engagement/Leadership

Closing Date:

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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a related field of study is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to three years of experience working with youth and adults in educational settings.

• Experience in coordinating volunteers.

• Possession of a valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance.

• Previous work experience with Extension 4-H Youth Development and/or Extension preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, standing, walking, and operating technology.

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong time management skills and the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve measurable results.

• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and willingness to serve different audiences.

• Knowledge and efficient with modern office methods including email and Microsoft Office products, i.e. Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Additional Information:

For technical assistance with the application process, please contact humanresources@uada.eduor call 501-671-2219.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.