Dairy
Management Specialist Extension Associate
Cornell Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Cornell University Bath, New York
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. The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program offers
educational programming and research-based information to agricultural
producers, growers, and agribusinesses within the region.
What You Will Do
As the Regional Dairy Specialist, you will provide leadership
for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that address
producer-identified needs and opportunities, emphasizing dairy management for
commercial dairy producers. Other responsibilities include: - Providing producers and industry with a
framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize
profit opportunities.
- 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 workgroups.
- Initiating and conducting farm-based
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 a variety of methods, including
direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic
technology, use of the internet and distance learning.
- Preparing
quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on program progress and
accomplishments.
This position is
full-time and will be located in Bath,
New York. This is a three-year appointment with possible extension depending on
funding and performance.
What We Need
We are looking for a dynamic individual that excels at
building relationships with multiple stakeholders to identify and address
industry needs. We need someone who appreciates the dairy industry in New York
State and realizes the importance of building relationships with producers and
processors. In this role, you will work with producers across several counties in
the Southwest region of New York and contribute to multiple teams while
developing a unique and impactful extension and applied research program. Additionally,
we need someone who has: - Master’s
Degree in Agriculture from an accredited institution with a major in Dairy
Science, Dairy Management, Dairy Nutrition or closely associated fields.
- 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.
- Knowledge
of the philosophy, objectives and operation of an informal education system
such as Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- Demonstrated
knowledge of principles, theory, and research in the economics of commercial
production and business management.
- Strong
interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences in
group and one-on-one settings, working effectively with advisory boards and
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 new funding, including grants and industry support.
- Strong
leadership and teamwork skills.
- Effective
written and verbal communication skills.
- Fundamental
competence utilizing current technology as a management and program delivery
tool (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and Social Media).
- 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:
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.
- Our
benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, employee discounts
with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
- Our leave
provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an
end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.
- Cornell's
impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Part-time Study and
Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell
Children's Tuition Assistance program.
- We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs
Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18316).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae,
contact information for three references, and a statement
of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website.
For full
consideration, applications must be submitted by April 20, 2021. However, the
position will remain open until filled.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars,
students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute
creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and
engagement.
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University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing
AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in
employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian
reservations.
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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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