Job description
New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.
NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.
The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.
Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.
Position Number 716291 Position Job Title Statewide Extension Agent/Budgeting Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Position Summary
NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.
The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.
Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.
Based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Statewide Extension Agent will work with the team of Statewide Agents and Specialists in New Mexico State University’s Extension Economics Department and in the Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems. Agricultural economists in the team address important issues to food and fiber supply chain stakeholders, especially issues faced by the State’s farmers and ranchers. The team works to support the food and fiber supply chain participants in
- Understanding market factors that influence their profitability and sustainability.
- Developing strategies and tools that facilitate good business management.
- Assisting team members in building and maintaining crop and livestock budgets.
- Analyzing and capitalizing on market opportunities.
The incumbent, with the team, will conduct applied research disseminated in Extension and other scholarly outlets. Additionally, research results will be presented to stakeholders through various outlets, including public presentations, industry association presentations, and one-on-one stakeholder meetings.
The incumbent, with the team, will provide information and direction related to market analysis and forecasting, farm and ranch recordkeeping, crop and livestock budgets, farm and ranch insurance and taxes, and business management and feasibility.
The incumbent will p romote CES programs within the state to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
Required Qualifications
The incumbent will p romote CES programs within the state to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, or a closely related field.
- Provide team support related to economic and business analysis.
- Interact and support industry associations and organizations.
- Collaborate with Extension Specialists and County Agents in developing transformational
- Develop and promote Extension programs that support food and fiber supply chain
- Be responsive to the Extension Economics Department Head.
- Have a desire and ability to effectively relate to people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, income
- Have the ability to communicate, both written and verbally, effectively.
Preferred Qualifications (optional)
- Understanding of New Mexico and southwest food and fiber systems, especially agricultural
- Experience in Extension or related outreach
State-wide travel is required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.
(-Under “Other Dept. Specified Documents”) For more information about this requirement see:
https://eid.nmsu.edu/statement-of-contributions-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion.html
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Campus/Work Site Appointment Status Regular, Full-time Appointment Full-time Equivalency 1.0 Appointment Base Annual Posting Date 03/08/2023 Closing Date 05/21/2023 Target Salary Rate Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding No Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional) Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional)
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