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EFNEP Program Assistant

University of Arkansas System
Helena, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the EFNEP Program Assistant position at University of Arkansas System?

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Closing Date

Type of Position

Clerical

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

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.

Department

Family & Consumer Science * EFNEP Management

Department's Website

uada.edu

Summary Of Job Duties

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Program Assistant works for an assigned county Extension program under the supervision of a county Agent in the program area of the EFNEP. This is a non-clerical position; this is a community-focused position where the EFNEP Program Assistant will recruit participants and provide nutrition education to families with limited resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must agree to comply with the Youth Protection policy, including authorized release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry records. Ability to work without close supervision is required. Transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Some College desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to conduct programs & work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing. Ability to keep accurate records & submit timely reports of activities. Ability to respond positively to supervisor direction. Ability to work without close daily supervision.

Additional Information

Applicants for this position are required to upload a Resume, Cover letter, and a list of three (3) references including name, phone number and email address (if available) prior to submitting the application. Once an application is submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit the application or upload additional documents.

If you have technical issues uploading a document or if you have a need to provide additional documentation after submitting your application, email humanresources@uada.edu

Salary Information

Starting salary - $34,000

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Teresa Henson-Assistant Professor-Nutrition/EFNEP

thenson@uada.edu

501-671-2239

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

Constant Physical Activity

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Salary : $34,000

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