Position Announcement
 

Position Title

 Agricultural Business Specialist 

Position Location

Headquartered in Gasconade County - Owensville, Missouri in the South Central Region with additional responsibilities for Maries, Phelps, Dent, and Crawford counties.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned in the region as necessary.

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Salary

 $36,500 -$46,500 (based on applicable experience)

Position Summary

University of Missouri Extension Regional Specialist provide leadership and expertise to the local community within the assigned counties with research-based education and information.  Specialists work side-by-side with local people to solve problems, make decisions, access resources and chart a course for success.  Work closely with County Councils, program partners, volunteers, and other professionals to provide programmatic leadership to diverse audiences with diverse needs.  Create linkages with University of Missouri campuses, Lincoln University, and other partners and funding stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate priority programs.  May provide supervision and leadership to associates within surrounding counties.

Responsible for programmatic leadership and/or applied knowledge in high priority program areas related to agricultural business.

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Qualifications

 This position requires an earned master's degree in agricultural marketing, agricultural business, agricultural economics, business administration or business management.

Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Application Procedure

APPLICATION FORM

 All interested applicants must submit a completed application, cover letter, current resume and copies of all academic transcripts to:

MU Extension
Human Resource Development
205 Whitten Hall
Columbia, MO  65211

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  For questions, please call (573) 882-4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu.

Additional Information

 See http://www.oseda.missouri.edu/countypage/

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Last modified: 08/20/08

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