Swine Extension Program Associate

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Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Posting Number: PG194435SP

Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Swine Extension Program Associate

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Experience ($29,827 - $33,827)

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)

Job Location:

(not specified)

Animal Science

The Department of Animal Science is the largest academic program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and provides academic instruction to over 750 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. The Department also is a leader in extension and engagement programs to farmers, allied industry and the public, and conducts internationally recognized research into the nutrition, genetic reproductive, health and well‑being of domesticated animals.

The North Carolina State University Department of Animal Science is seeking a Swine Extension Program Associate. This position will be primarily responsible for working with NCSU scientists to develop and deliver swine educational opportunities throughout North Carolina and beyond. Specific extension programming efforts include organizing, managing, and assisting with NCSU Swine Innovation Forum, NC Pork Conference, NC State Fair Swine Show, regional swine meetings and the development of electronic educational materials for stakeholders.

This position will lead outreach & producer & public communications efforts, including newsletters, a swine extension website, and social media platforms. The position will generate and collate extension impact data and reports. The position will also assist with the management of applied research projects on both university and industry‑owned pig farms relative to project data collection, validation, summary, and dissemination of reports.

• Process daily requests for educational assistance from stakeholders and county staff
• Use technology and web-based data systems to complete work assignments
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Complete daily work to meet established deadlines for swine research projects on university and industry‑owned swine farms.
• Disseminate program information at Swine Research Forum, NC Pork Conference, Regional Swine Conferences, and NC State Fair.
• Collect research data using data management system to maintain, manage, and monitor research project data and compile summary reports based on specific requests
• Collect research data, organize and disseminate reports to faculty
• Respond to requests from faculty to report factual information and provide verbal and written reports

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Knowledge of pork quality assurance certification
• Knowledge of the commercial pork industry
• Experience in swine production and swine extension programs

A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required to be obtained and maintained within 60 days of hire date.

Job Open Date: 01/28/2025

Earliest Close Date: 10/22/2025 (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.

Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

Position Number:

Position Type: SHRA

Position Classification Band

Title:

University Program Associate

Position Classification Band Level: Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range: $35,589 - $64,499

Salary Grade Equivalency: GN05

Alternate Option:
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other…