Extension Associate - Farm to School Program Manager (Procurement)

Description

Competencies : None

Special Instructions :

This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position located at the LSU AgCenter School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences in Baton Rouge, La. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.

Posting Date : November 26, 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 , 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 .

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 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 225-578-2258 or emailed .