Dairy Management Specialist
Extension Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Central New York
Who We Are
The
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell embraces diversity
and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students,
faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage
individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.
CALS is a
pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest
college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time
through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we
probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and
human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical,
and economic well-being.
Cornell
Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides the educational outreach functions for
Cornell University’s role as New York State’s Land Grant University. CCE puts
knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability
and social well-being. We bring local experience and research-based solutions
together, helping New York state families and communities thrive in our rapidly
changing world. The Central New York
Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program Team provides
high quality educational programs that address the needs of dairy, livestock
and field crop producers.
What You Will Do
As the Dairy
Management Specialist, you will plan, implement, and evaluate educational
programs that address producer-identified needs and opportunities, emphasizing
dairy management for dairy producers. Other responsibilities include:
- Providing producers and industry
with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to
maximize profit opportunities.
- Collaborate with a diverse mix of farms throughout the region
(i.e., conventional, organic, large/small, artisan, processing, etc.) to
develop and implement effective education and applied research programs.
- Analyzing and evaluating major program efforts with the input
of all program partners and making recommendations for enhancing these efforts.
- Participating in regional, statewide, and national professional
organizations.
- Initiating and conducting field
demonstrations and in-depth applied research projects appropriate to the needs
of commercial dairy production.
- Individually and collaboratively exploring and pursuing new
and additional funding sources to enhance and extend program opportunities.
- Planning and implementing educational programs utilizing
various methods, including direct teaching, group experiences, mass media,
newsletters, electronic technology, and internet use.
- Preparing quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on
program progress and accomplishments.
What We Need
We are looking for a
talented individual who builds and maintains effective relationships with
multiple stakeholders to identify and address industry needs. We need someone
who appreciates the dairy industry in New York State. In this role, you will
work with producers across several counties in the Central New York and
contribute to multiple teams while developing impactful extension educational
and applied research programs. Additionally, we need someone who has:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with a major
in Dairy Science, Dairy Management, Dairy Nutrition, or related discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience in Agribusiness, Dairy
Management, Cooperative Extension, or closely related fields.
- Experience in conducting, interpreting, evaluating, and
communicating the results of applied research.
- Fundamental competence in utilizing current technology as a
management and program delivery tool (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access,
Internet, and social media).
- Knowledge of the philosophy, objectives, and operation of an
informal education system such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with
diverse audiences in group and one-on-one settings, working effectively with
advisory boards, committees, community, and funding partners.
- Proven organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to define, conduct and interpret applied research and
demonstration projects.
- Successful experience obtaining and managing sponsored
funding, including grants and industry support.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Appreciation of agriculture as a business and as a lifestyle.
- Creativity, energy, motivation, and positive enthusiasm.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as essential job
functions require.
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position
and have reliable transportation as well as have and maintain a valid and
unrestricted New York State driver’s license.
If you possess
these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a
few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role,
including:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in Agribusiness, Dairy
Management, Cooperative Extension, or closely related fields.
- Knowledge and experience in current and emerging issues and
production practices related to the dairy industry in Central New York.
- Proficient in Spanish.
This position is full-time and will be located in Central
New York. This is a three-year appointment with possible extension depending on
funding and performance.
Rewards and Benefits
We hope
you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an
award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and
diversity initiatives.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24520).
Qualified candidates
should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, contact
information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion via the website.
Applications
must be submitted by August 27, 2023.
For more information, please contact Nicole
Tommell at nt375@cornell.edu.
Additional information about the Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field
Crops Program Team can be found at https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/.
College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences
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Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
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