Extension Immunization Educator

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, health education, or a related field.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle. The flexibility to travel throughout the region as required.
• Proficiency in using technology for educational outreach and program reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach, adult education, or public health programming.
• Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified in Public Health (CPH).
• Certified Health Literacy Specialist or similar certification.
• Experience working with Cooperative Extension programs or rural health initiatives.
• Experience managing or securing grant funding for public health initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Ability to travel throughout Arkansas and Oklahoma as needed.
• Knowledge of the principles & techniques of adult education.
• Knowledge of the program planning, implementation, and evaluation process.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health.
• Skilled in verbal communication and presentation.
• Ability to obtain & interpret research information.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of professional & lay audiences.
• Ability to communicate and convey ideas effectively to faculty, stakeholder groups, and clientele.
• Ability to travel frequently in-state & out-of-state.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Must be able to lift educational materials and equipment as needed.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Nina Roofe, at nroofe@uada.edu.

Additional Information:

For technical assistance with the application, email humanresources@uada.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.