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Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent- Marion County
Inside Higher Ed, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent – Marion County
Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent in Marion County.
Job Summary Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program (FVSU-CEP) is an educational resource dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Georgians and beyond through research‑based initiatives and programs. The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) area focuses on helping families acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary to build strong resilient families. Our content areas include human/child development, parenting, health management/wellness, heirs' property, and energy efficiency.
FVSU-CEP is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent. The incumbent will take a holistic approach to the development of programming that is designed to improve the well‑being of Georgia residents. The agent will develop and implement strategies to expand the reach of educational programming to audiences within Marion County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and evaluate research-based educational programs that are tied to community needs and directed toward families and individuals.
Collaborate with other agencies and community groups to implement programs.
Utilize the expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to carry out programs.
Identify and attract resources to support the delivery of programs.
Possess leadership qualities while being a team player for the FVSU Cooperative Extension Program.
Study and learn current research information and develop innovative implementation of programs to target audiences in appropriate subject matter.
Work with FVSU Extension Specialists to develop and implement a communication plan to demonstrate the public value and the impact of educational programming to both internal and external audiences.
Serve on organizational task forces, committees or as a mentor when periodically requested.
Foster and maintain relationships with the public and key stakeholders.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Family and Consumer Sciences, Food/Nutrition and Health, Dietetics, Health and Wellness, Family/Child Development, Gerontology, Financial Management, Resource Management, Family Economics or a relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree.
Complexity / Scope of Work Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Frequent night meetings, programs and some weekend work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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Job Summary Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program (FVSU-CEP) is an educational resource dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Georgians and beyond through research‑based initiatives and programs. The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) area focuses on helping families acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary to build strong resilient families. Our content areas include human/child development, parenting, health management/wellness, heirs' property, and energy efficiency.
FVSU-CEP is seeking a Family and Consumer Sciences County Agent. The incumbent will take a holistic approach to the development of programming that is designed to improve the well‑being of Georgia residents. The agent will develop and implement strategies to expand the reach of educational programming to audiences within Marion County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and evaluate research-based educational programs that are tied to community needs and directed toward families and individuals.
Collaborate with other agencies and community groups to implement programs.
Utilize the expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to carry out programs.
Identify and attract resources to support the delivery of programs.
Possess leadership qualities while being a team player for the FVSU Cooperative Extension Program.
Study and learn current research information and develop innovative implementation of programs to target audiences in appropriate subject matter.
Work with FVSU Extension Specialists to develop and implement a communication plan to demonstrate the public value and the impact of educational programming to both internal and external audiences.
Serve on organizational task forces, committees or as a mentor when periodically requested.
Foster and maintain relationships with the public and key stakeholders.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Family and Consumer Sciences, Food/Nutrition and Health, Dietetics, Health and Wellness, Family/Child Development, Gerontology, Financial Management, Resource Management, Family Economics or a relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree.
Complexity / Scope of Work Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Frequent night meetings, programs and some weekend work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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