Personnel
Position Descriptions
Program Assistant - Family (E.F.N.E.P.)
Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-37
Date Revised: 7-27-2001
Supersedes: 5-14-2001 |
Nature and Purpose
The Program Assistant is a staff member
of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas. The program assistant receives basic training in a subject-matter field and
applies this training in working with persons in the subject-matter field.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Attends in-service training education programs and
conferences to gain an understanding of the appropriate subject matter, such as nutrition,
home economics, agriculture, and 4-H (youth work).
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Recruits individuals and families for the appropriate
program.
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Performs simple demonstrations on a one-to-one or group
basis in the subject-matter field.
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Teaches basic lessons in subject-matter field.
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Assists with the preparation of basic teaching material.
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Maintains necessary records and completes necessary
reports.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Relationships
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Works under the supervision of the County Extension Agent -
Staff Chair or another professional staff member or senior program assistant as
designated by the Staff Chair.
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Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
with superiors, associates, and clientele.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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Completion of 10th grade required.
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Some formal or informal experience in the subject-matter
field or a related field.
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Appropriate post-high school training may be substituted
for experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to learn subject matter.
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Ability to speak and write clearly.
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Ability to work with and motivate people.
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Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to relate to clientele. Ability to travel regularly within assigned area.
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally
protected status.
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