Program Associate- Ornamental Horticulture
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
| 2801 South University Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Apr 12, 2025 | |
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Closing Date: Type of Position:ResearchersWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:HorticultureDepartment's Website: The Program Associate - Ornamental Horticulture will assist in research and extension activities related to ornamental horticulture. Research duties will include plot establishment and monitoring, data collection and management. These duties will be conducted in conjunction with research staff and graduate students. Extension responsibilities will include assembling educational materials in the field of ornamental horticulture, organizing field days, preparing research reports, and participating in scientific meetings, including the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS) and the International Plant Propagator's Society - Southern Region (IPPS-SR). Duties: Research Project Management The successful candidate will support the ornamental horticulture research and extension program. The role of this position is to work closely with the Ornamental Horticulture Specialist to implement and assist with management of research/extension projects at research stations statewide. Regular travel throughout Arkansas for research trials and demonstrations is expected. Responsibilities will include creating plot maps and plants, establishing plantings of ornamental plant material, data collection, plot photographs, and detailed note taking. Additionally, close attention to detail will be a key job skill for the successful candidate. A willingness to collaborate with staff and growers will also be a critical job skill for the successful candidate. Purchasing and Inventory Regular inventory for ornamental resources, including but not limited to, plant material, propagation trays, nursery containers, substrate, fertilizer, and other miscellaneous lab equipment will be maintained and restocked by this staff member. In addition, this staff member will be responsible for ensuring that the purchasing and ordering is done well in advance and in a well-organized manner to maintain sufficient inventory of materials for upcoming and future field studies. Equipment Maintenance and Assembly The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure that all equipment is maintained in proper working order, including but not limited to irrigation controllers, mist heads, and plant physiology equipment. Technical instruments will require regular calibration, software updates, and troubleshooting. Extension Media The successful candidate will also support the ornamental horticulture program by providing up-to-date information for the webpages. This will include assisting with updating out-of-date extension publications and preparing new publications in the program area and sharing timely information to social media pages. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for updating the material used for the Arkansas Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional (Certification - Arkansas Green Industry Association (argia.org)) training and exam held every Fall. Training for specific software will be available, but experience with writing/editing of research and/or extension articles is expected. Periodically, the successful candidate will be asked to present to stakeholders throughout the state and the region. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in horticulture (e.g. environmental horticulture, horticulture production, arboriculture, etc.) or a closely related field plus three years of related experience OR a related Master's degree is required. The successful candidate must be able to work outside during sunny and hot conditions in summer as well as cold conditions during fall, winter, or spring. Preferred Qualifications: A M.S. in horticulture (e.g. environmental horticulture, horticulture production, arboriculture, etc.) or a closely related field. Extension experience is ideal. Additional Information: For assistance with the application, please email humanresources@uada.edu Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: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. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible:Yes | |