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Job Title
Youth Program Senior Educator, 4‑H
Department FAES | Animal Sciences
Location Animal Science Building (0156)
Position Type Regular
Scheduled Hours 40
Shift First Shift
Salary Range $44,400 – $58,000 (based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications)
Job Responsibilities Direct, coordinate, and administer Ohio 4‑H Youth Development’s Food Animal Sciences Livestock projects and programs by serving as the primary resource person for issues related to 4‑H Food Animal Science projects; conduct annual statewide in‑services; collaborate with the manager of Ohio State Fair Youth Livestock Events, Ohio livestock commodity groups, the related 4‑H Design Team, and Advisory Committees; direct, coordinate, and administer 4‑H Youth Quality Assurance Programming including statewide annual in‑services and national online Youth for Quality Care of Animals activities; connect with OSU Department of Animal Sciences to obtain and disseminate research findings that directly affect youth animal sciences programming; teach academic courses as needed; provide administrative and direct supervision to support staff and student positions as needed.
Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a degree in animal sciences. Master’s Degree desired.
Required Qualifications
4 years of experience in a teaching or research capacity, and experience in educational curriculum development are both required.
At least 3 years of professional experience in Extension is desired.
Career Roadmap Placement
Function: Education
Sub‑Function: Extension Educators
Career Band: Individual Contributor – Specialized
Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Additional Information
OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application. Include months and years worked for each employment listed.
Benefits Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package. Starting your first day, benefits are based on position type and eligibility. More information can be found at
https://hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/benefits-eligibility.pdf .
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department FAES | Animal Sciences
Location Animal Science Building (0156)
Position Type Regular
Scheduled Hours 40
Shift First Shift
Salary Range $44,400 – $58,000 (based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications)
Job Responsibilities Direct, coordinate, and administer Ohio 4‑H Youth Development’s Food Animal Sciences Livestock projects and programs by serving as the primary resource person for issues related to 4‑H Food Animal Science projects; conduct annual statewide in‑services; collaborate with the manager of Ohio State Fair Youth Livestock Events, Ohio livestock commodity groups, the related 4‑H Design Team, and Advisory Committees; direct, coordinate, and administer 4‑H Youth Quality Assurance Programming including statewide annual in‑services and national online Youth for Quality Care of Animals activities; connect with OSU Department of Animal Sciences to obtain and disseminate research findings that directly affect youth animal sciences programming; teach academic courses as needed; provide administrative and direct supervision to support staff and student positions as needed.
Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a degree in animal sciences. Master’s Degree desired.
Required Qualifications
4 years of experience in a teaching or research capacity, and experience in educational curriculum development are both required.
At least 3 years of professional experience in Extension is desired.
Career Roadmap Placement
Function: Education
Sub‑Function: Extension Educators
Career Band: Individual Contributor – Specialized
Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Additional Information
OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application. Include months and years worked for each employment listed.
Benefits Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package. Starting your first day, benefits are based on position type and eligibility. More information can be found at
https://hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/benefits-eligibility.pdf .
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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