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Part-Time Extension Program Assistant, Washington County: UTIA en UT Health Science Center BU

UT Health Science Center BU · Jonesborough, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

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The Extension Program Assistant I will assist with documentation and record keeping for educational programs to youth and adults, including low-income families.  This position will maintain program data for Washington County and assist supervising agent in assigned program area with clerical support. This position is responsible for up to 20 hours of work per week.

Responsibilities

  • Collect data for programs/presentations for educational purposes 
  • Maintains database of program participate records and evaluations
  • Newsletter preparation & research
  • General office duties (filing and correspondence)
  • Assists with scheduling appointments with partnering agencies and organizations
  • Assist agent or Program Assistant with public relation activities
  • Account balances 
  • Tracks budget information for program
  • Prepare material for Agent's Training 
  • Responsible for preparation of program materials to be available and copied 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Education/Experience: 
    • High School Diploma with secretarial experience and some computer skills 
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:   
    • Typing, computer data entry, research, public relations, writing and graphic design for developing newsletters, brochures and program materials.
    • Able to interact on a professional level with clientele, agents, and program assistants
    • Able to prioritize job responsibilities 
    • Needs a working knowledge of computers 
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe and database programs would be most helpful 
  • Successful applicant must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license
  • Clear background check will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: 
    • Computer skills to keep records, do reports, exhibits, and type lesson plans and activities.
    • At least 2 years’ experience would be helpful.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
    • Two years of college in business or equivalent at vocational would be an asset.

Work Location:

Onsite at the UT Extension Washington County office in Jonesborough, TN.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

About UT Extension:

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every Tennessee county, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state. In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth and communities, to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state and national levels.

Company

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.  

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