Position Summary
Descriptive Title
Extension Health Specialist
Position Description
Plans, directs, coordinates, and provides day-to-day administrative and programmatic supervision and oversight for Extension Health programs across the state. · Provides leadership and supervision for UADA Extension Health personnel and provides evidence-based support for County Extension Agents. Strategically and collaboratively designs, develops, and implements policy initiatives that address health equity and the reduction of health disparities.
Required Qualifications
An earned Doctorate in public health, health promotion, community health, health education, family & consumer sciences, or a related field is required by the hire date.
Contact Name
Nina Roofe
Contact Email
nroofe@uada.eduContact Phone
501-671-2046
Application Instructions
Apply on the UA Systems Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Equal Employer Statement(s)
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
About University of Arkansas System Division on Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture includes faculty on 3 campuses (UA-Fayetteville, UA-Monticello and Arkansas State University), 5 research and extension centers, 6 research stations, Extension state office headquarters in Little Rock, and offices in all 75 counties. Our mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices.