Extension Assistant I (Program Aide) (Part Time) (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Phoenix

550 East Van Buren Street (Show on map)

Nov 21, 2024

Extension Assistant I (Program Aide) (Part Time) (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req21205
Department	Maricopa County Office
Department Website Link	extension.arizona.edu/Maricopa
Location	Greater Phoenix Area
Address	Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Urban Agriculture Production and Field Crops Team is seeking candidates for Program Aide (Extension Assistant I) position for the Fall semester, and other time of the year, as available. Incumbent will work directly with and be supervised by UArizona Cooperative Extension faculty and team in the area of urban agriculture, field crops, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), help with building website, social media and data entry and analyses, and agriculture production and technology. Every effort will be made to match applicants who are students with a project that enriches their experience and understanding of agriculture production, sustainability, and technology in Arizona. This position is intended to provide candidate with real-world experience addressing issues of sustainability and technology of agriculture production in urban and rural communities in Arizona. The position is not limited to any particular degree areas. Position location is in Phoenix. T
Duties & Responsibilities	Performs routine work for the delivery of extension programs to relevant program communities by helping with hosting various Extension events and activities and applied research. Help with developing evaluation criteria and metrics to measure own outcomes as well as knowledge gained through implementation of project. Interacts mostly with immediate peers within assigned work group communicating straight forward information to perform assigned duties. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience is required. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	19.6
Job FTE	0.49
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$15 - $18.75
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	2
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$15
Grade Range Midpoint	$18.75
Grade Range Maximum	$22.5
Career Stream and Level	OC1
Job Family	Extension
Job Function	Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Vanessa Parra, gvparra@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/20/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Finalists will need to provide 3 references upon request.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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