Program Associate

University of Arkansas System•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at [email protected]. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Requirements

BS in Horticulture or closely related field; plus 3 years of relevant professional experience OR an MS in Horticulture or closely related field.
Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in addition to requirements of the Division.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

MS in Horticulture or closely related field
Experience conducting research in greenhouse/controlled environment agriculture and working knowledge of statistics.

Responsibilities

Leading research activity, including experimental design, running experiments, data collection and analysis, writing research reports, caring for plants in the greenhouse, and maintaining the greenhouse.
Employees must be able to commit and adhere to a regular work schedule within normal business hours.
Employees are expected to work with Dr. Dickson on these items, attend regular lab meetings, and help prioritize tasks and effectively manage time.