Program Assistant Life on the Farm

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Georgia is seeking a Program Assistant for Life on the Farm to provide support for the Agriculture & Natural Resources unit. The role involves extensive travel within Georgia to fulfill appointments, nurturing animals, and adapting to changes in service requirements. Candidates should hold a High School diploma and have relevant experience in an educational setting. Strong customer service and computer skills are essential. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with possible evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide backup assistance and program support for various units.
• Travel to different counties for appointments.
• Fulfill pre-scheduled appointments and manage travel arrangements.
• Nurture and maintain healthy animals as necessary.
• Adapt to changes in the profession to provide good service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Adaptability

Computer savvy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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.