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Job Posting Title:
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Executive Secretary, Louisiana FFA Association
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAG Chancellor - Program Leader 4 (Tara Parker Smith (00007941))
Work Location:
0238 John M Parker Agriculture Center
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
General Information: The Executive Secretary for the Louisiana FFA Association plays a pivotal role in the advancement of agriculture education with the state's public and private grade school sector. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership to the Louisiana FFA Association which is an integral part of the agricultural education program in Louisiana. The Louisiana FFA Association is comprised of over 13,000 FFA members, and nearly 300 agriscience teachers in 215 chapters within the state.
Lines of Authority: This position reports directly to the Louisiana Agricultural Education Executive Director/State FFA Advisor within the LSU AgCenter. The position will directly supervise the Leadership Development Specialist and undergraduate assistants.
Position Description: Provide leadership for the Louisiana FFA Association, including:
* Supervise the Leadership Development Specialist and undergraduate assistants
* Serve as the agent of the Louisiana FFA Association Executive Committee
* Develop and manage the state FFA budget
* Manage the state FFA delegate process
* Provide overall supervision of FFA student officer programs
* Coordinate and manage State Convention, Leadership Camp, Area Officer Training, and State Leadership Delegates Conference
* Coordinate and manage state FFA award and recognition programs
* Manage the state FFA website
* Plan, manage, and supervise select Career and Leadership Development Events
* Serve as a representative for Louisiana for the National FFA Organization as needed
* Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualification Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Agricultural Education or a closely related discipline. Three years of agriscience teaching experience at the middle or high school levels. Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines may be considered if combined with an additional five years of agriscience teaching experience at the middle or high school levels, beyond the initial three years required. Master's degree or equivalent in Agricultural Education or a closely related discipline as well as proven experience in planning, writing and securing extramural funding is preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is identified. The interview process will start in November 2024.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a letter of application and vita, rsum, university transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Mr. Cade LeJeune
Executive Director Louisiana FFA Association
Search Committee Chair
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-###-####
Email: ...@agcenter.lsu.edu
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
LSU AgCenter - Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
Executive Secretary, Louisiana FFA Association
Posting Date:
September 17, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 on campus academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-###-#### or emailed ...@agcenter.lsu.edu.