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Job Title :

Education Program Specialist

Department : FAES Animal Sciences

FAES Animal Sciences

The Education Program Specialist will play a key role in managing studies aimed at advancing education and extension initiatives related to swine health and workforce development for swine production.

Essential duties include planning, organizing and executing education and extension events, developing educational materials, assisting in data collection and analysis, and coordinating stakeholder involvement in project planning and implementation.

Additionally, the specialist will contribute to writing project manuscripts, supervising undergraduate students, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success.

This position is jointly supported by the Department of Animal Sciences / College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, and by the Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine / College of Veterinary Medicine.

Therefore, the person selected for this position will work closely with two supervisors : Dr. Talita Resende and Dr. Andreia Arruda.

While remote work is the primary mode of operation for this position, this staff member may occasionally be required to work in-person at Columbus and / or Wooster OSU campus, as well as participate in education / outreach events.

Examples of such events are farm visits, workshops, and training sections.

Requirements :

• Program management experience, preferably in a research or agricultural setting, including organizing project supplies and budget management.
• Prior experience working in a research setting, with a focus Animals Sciences or related areas.
• Strong background in outreach, extension, and education programs, with a keen understanding of the agricultural industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, degree focus in agriculture preferred.

Working Conditions This position entails fieldwork at extension events, including direct contact with livestock (pigs). Candidates should be comfortable working in farm environment and handling animals as necessary and be flexible to work on weekends / off hours if necessary.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.

Last updated : 2024-04-23