Program Associate

Job Type: time type Full time

Job Number: job requisition id R0084459

Location:
Harrisburg
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Type of
Position:
Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job
Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
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.

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Department:
Field Crops * Soils
Specialist

Department’s Website:

https://crop-soil-environmental-sciences.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The job
duties for the Program Associate include:

Field & Research Activities (30%)

• Assist with the design, establishment, and
  management of station-based and on-farm research trials.
• Collect and process soil and plant data following established protocols.
• Assist with planting, fertilizing, spraying, irrigating, harvesting, and general field operations.
• Support
  installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment (e.g., sensors, UAV platforms, data loggers).
• Ensure quality control and
  accurate implementation of project protocols.
• Coordinate directly with producers and collaborators during on-farm research
  activities.

Data Management & Analysis (20%)

• Organize, clean, and manage agronomic datasets.
• Conduct data entry
  and preliminary analysis.
• Assist with data visualization and summarization for reports and presentations.

Extension &
Educational Support (30%)

• Assist in developing Extension materials (e.g., handouts, fact sheets, reports, videos, presentations, and
  online content).
• Support preparation of annual reports, grant reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Assist with
  organization and coordination of field days, workshops, and hands-on trainings.
• Contribute to translating research findings into
  producer-focused educational materials.

Program Coordination & Administration (20%)

• Assist with procurement, supply
  tracking, and basic administrative documentation.
• Help coordinate timelines, logistics, and communication across projects.
• Supervise and train student workers and temporary staff as needed.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Soil
  Science, Crop Science, or related field plus three (3) years of relevant experience OR a related Master’s degree.
• Experience
  conducting field-based agronomic research.
• Experience collecting and processing soil and plant samples.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Experience working directly with agricultural producers.
• Experience with data management and
  analysis (Excel required; R or Python preferred).
• Familiarity with precision agriculture tools (UAVs, proximal sensors, etc.) and
  handling geospatial data.
• Experience preparing Extension materials, reports, or educational content.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and willingness to travel statewide as needed.
• Ability or
  willingness to obtain Arkansas Pesticide Applicator License and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
• Strong organizational and
  time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while
  maintaining strong communication with supervisor and team members.
• Professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information:

Salary
Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of
Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional
Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact
Information:

Tabatha Gonzalez, Dept. Manager, tgonzalez@uada.edu

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

Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.
The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any
category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military
service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights.

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.

Constant Physical
Activity:
Driving, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with
fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Kneeling,
Lifting

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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