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EMAIL - umestmarys@umd.edu
PHONE - 301-475-4484 or 301-475-4477
Principal Agent and Assistant Director (FCS)
The University of Maryland Extension (UME), within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR), seeks the Assistant Director and Program Leader (AD/PL) for Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS). Our FCS program is committed to improving the health and socioeconomic well-being of Maryland’s individuals, families, and communities through innovative education, research, and outreach. Our FCS program strives to prevent and manage chronic diseases, promote food safety, teach financial and health insurance literacy, address mental health needs, and enhance the digital divide, focusing on innovation and excellence. Responsibilities include identifying emerging issues, developing and maintaining university-wide and external partnerships, securing and managing resources for extension education and applied research projects, ensuring innovative and impactful program implementation, and advancing health equity and well-being. We seek candidates who are passionate about impacting the lives of Maryland residents and possess the leadership skills and expertise to elevate our FCS programs to new heights. AD/PL is a tenured faculty position at the full professor or principal-agent rank. If you or someone you know would excel in this role, we encourage you to apply or share the opportunity with your professional network.
Best consideration date: October 30, 2024
For more information and to apply, please visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/116804
Program Coordinator Position - College Park
The Program Coordinator will oversee the administrative management and coordination for the UME Associate Dean and Senior Admin Team. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to, management and oversight of statewide search processes for tenure track faculty and other state-level positions, managing and coordination of periodic reviews of administrators/unit directors, coordination of departmental/program reviews, coordination of UME events and functions, oversight of travel arrangements, budget management, and project management for the senior admin team. The coordinator will also manage the background check process for 7000+ UME volunteers. Other duties as assigned.
Best consideration date: September 14, 2024
For more information and to apply, go to the ejobs website.
Nutrient Management Advisor - Charles, Anne Arundel, Carroll County Offices
University of Maryland Extension is seeking to fill three (3) Coordinator – Nutrient Management Advisor positions, with one position at each of the following county Extension office locations:
1. Anne Arundel County (position number 129697)
2. Carroll County (position number 129416)
3. Charles County (position number 129417)
Responsibilities include:
• Develop and deliver nutrient management plans using specially designed software and software applications.
• Explain nutrient management planning and plans to agricultural producers.
• Perform phosphorus-loss risk assessments when required.
• Communicate proper soil and manure sampling techniques for agricultural producers and advise soil and manure collection procedures.
• Sample and analyze soils for nitrate-related tests.
• Demonstrate and train agricultural producers in equipment calibration and crop yield measurements.
For more information and to apply, go to the ejobs website.
Nutrient Management Program Changes
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