The person in this position is expected to work under the supervision and direction of a DYSON professorial faculty member to help provide high quality educational programs to assist managers, directors, and future agricultural leaders in enhancing the performance of cooperatives and agriculturally related businesses. Under this supervision, the person will coordinate operations of the Cooperative Enterprise Program (CEP), an existing program within DYSON focused on enhancing the performance of existing cooperative businesses and facilitating the development of emerging cooperative enterprise. CEP works collaboratively with the Northeast Cooperative Council (NECC), a non-profit member organization of agricultural cooperatives headquartered or doing business in the Northeast U.S. Accordingly, this person will serve as Executive Secretary & Treasurer of the NECC and work with them in administering educational activities and Council operations. Additional outreach and educational activities are expected related to the integration of co-curricular activities involving college students, young agricultural and cooperative leaders, and cooperative businesses for educational learning and networking activities. The person is expected to actively engage in seeking out sponsored and college funding opportunities, through creation of sponsored proposals, to contribute to their support annually.
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APPOINTMENT TYPE: Cornell University Extension Associate appointment, 50% FTE, with benefits. Renewal of the appointment is conditional on suitable performance and availability of outside grants and contracts to support the position.
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CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2024 or until an acceptable candidate is identified.
The salary range provided below is based off a full-time, 100% FTE, position. The position available is a 50% FTE appointment.
Pay Range:
$44,800.00 - $85,800.00Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
Prior relevant work or industry experience.
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
Unique applicable skills.
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