Program Assistant Life on the Farm

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Program Assistant Life on the Farm.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Assistant for Life on the Farm will provide necessary backup assistance and program support to the Agriculture & Natural Resources unit, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel into various counties to carry out appointments.
• Interacts with different schools' systems and community activities throughout the state of Georgia.
• The Program Assistant will be required to fulfill all pre-scheduled appointments.
• Request travel arrangements in connection with programming.
• Provide the necessary feed and nurture to maintain healthy animals.
• The program assistant must be computer savvy, able to adapt to changes in this profession to promote good customer service and adaptability to change as the need arises.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Performs repetitive tasks periodically
• Required to stand or walk (i.e., some Extension Programs, deliveries to other departments) occasionally.
• Lift and /or move 25 pounds.
• Regular schedule is Monday through Friday
• This position is with Cooperative Extension, evenings after 5pm or weekends may be required as requested.
• Extensive travel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or higher
• Relevant experience preferably in an educational environment.

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