Job TitleAgriculture Extension Associate SeniorRequisition NumberRE50729Working TitleSenior Extension Associate – Polk DaltonDepartment Name81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCESWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds, and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Senior Extension Associate to join our Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program as an embedded Extension educator at the University of Kentucky Polk Dalton Clinic. This role involves engaging clients in nutrition education programming, establishing strategic partnerships, and conducting program evaluations to ensure effectiveness. The successful candidate will work to enhance community health through targeted nutrition education initiatives. A Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred. This position is soft-funded.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree and 3 years of experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply07/09/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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