Extension Program Assistant

Extension Program Assistant

Job No : 537746

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Education / Training / Instructional Design, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Agricultural Sciences

Department : 60140000 - AG-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Extension Program Ast

Classification Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description :

Assist Entomology and Nematology Department Extension faculty with training and education programs that engage partners and clientele across Florida. Primary focus will be working with faculty on projects focused on integrated pest management (IPM) and biodiversity conservation in horticultural systems. Work closely with Extension faculty to facilitate and coordinate in-person and web-based Extension workshops, conferences, and field days; administer and curate pre- and post-training clientele evaluation surveys; assist with registration and student support for Extension Online Learning; and curate survey data to help communicate department Extension program impacts

Extension Event Planning and Coordination

• Assist Extension faculty with scheduling Extension events (e.g., workshops, symposia, conferences, webinars)
• Assist Extension faculty with coordinating local arrangements for in-person events (e.g., space reservations, accommodations)
• Assist Extension faculty with developing and producing materials and supplies needed on-site for events (e.g., displays, name tags)
• Coordinate with state agencies and associations to secure continuing education credits (CEUs) for event attendees
• Assist Extension faculty with event attendee registration and Q&A (e.g., EventBrite registration)
• Process financial documents related to events, like receipts, invoices, and expense reimbursements
• Extension events may include, but are not limited to, county agent In-Service Trainings (ISTs), the Urban Innovation Hub Annual Symposium, a sustainable vegetable production conference, the Southeast Pest Management Conference, and others.

Facilitation of Extension Online Learning

Extension Communication

Capturing Extension Impacts

Miscellaneous

Expected Salary :

$20.11 - $23.23 / hour commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page ( https : / / jobs.ufl.edu / resources / veterans-preference / ) for more information.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close : 07 November 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537746

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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