BFRD Program Assistant

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title

BFRD Program Assistant

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

Tuskegee University seeks to hire a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented program assistant for the Tuskegee University Entrepreneurship & Innovation Training Program for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP). This individual will report to the project director, who will assist in developing, planning, and implementing project activities.

Essential Job Duties

Collaborate and assist the Principal Investigator in the design and implementation of in person and virtual training workshops and training sessions.

Document project activities and track project milestones.

Collaborate with other team members to plan and organize events and training sessions.

Provide data entry using Excel and web-based systems, and track program data.

Follow up and monitor participants' success in the training program.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, or Social Sciences field.

Experience in research and outreach

Physical Demands

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to walk short distances

Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items

Ability to view a computer terminal

Skills and Attributes

Knowledge:

Knowledge of social media trends and tools.

Skills:

Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of various computer software, such as Microsoft Office.

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Excellent project management, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking kills.

Ability:

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to organize multiple tasks and set priorities for action.

Demonstrate ability to work with a large, culturally diverse faculty and undergraduate population.

Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate with internal and external constituents.

Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Ability to walk short distances.

Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages, and other items.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S909

Will this position required travel?

Yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Yes

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/03/2025

Close Date

12/03/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

Tuskegee University employment application

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Recommendation letters

Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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