CALS- Extension Support Specialist IV- Department of Food Science (Remote)
About The Position
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University is seeking an Extension Support Specialist IV for the Department of Food Science. This role will be part of the dairy extension program and will provide leadership for the certificate program, focusing on marketing, strategic partnerships, and the development of new programs, including AI and sanitation. The goal is to develop a sustainable financial model for the position through workshop income, grants, and other external funding sources. The incumbent will also contribute to economic development activities in the New York dairy and food industry. This is a full-time, one-year term appointment with the opportunity to work remotely within New York State. The position requires fostering a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or closely related discipline.
- More than 5 but less than 7 year’s experience and/or equivalent combination of both education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of food industry and food safety.
- Strong knowledge of applications of AI and digital tools in the food industry.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
- Expertise in the development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.
- Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license and be cleared to drive for university business.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adjust quickly to change and changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with diverse audiences in group and one-on-one settings; working effectively with industry, economic development groups, advisory boards and committees, community and funding partners and other stakeholders.
- Proven organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate applied research and demonstration projects.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
- Fundamental competence utilizing current technology as a management and program delivery tool.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and Web development.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as essential job functions require.
- Proven experience identifying and obtaining new funding including grants and industry support.
- Prior budgetary experience.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Nice To Haves
- Substantial practical experience in diverse sectors of the food industry.
- Appreciation of Agriculture as a business and as a lifestyle.
- Creativity, energy, motivation and positive enthusiasm.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the certificate program, including program oversight with a focus on marketing and development of strategic partnerships.
- Develop new programs, including, but not limited to, AI and sanitation.
- Develop a sustainable financial model that provides full support for this position through the certificate program (e.g., through workshop income, grants etc.) and, if necessary, through development and submission of grants that will support this position.
- Actively contribute to economic development activities focused in the dairy and food industry in New York.
- Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Health and personal leave
- Three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study
- Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
