Extension Program Assistant

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $20 - $23 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ November 4th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Extension Program Assistant for the Entomology and Nematology Department. This role involves assisting faculty with training programs and educational events focused on integrated pest management and biodiversity conservation, coordinating both in-person and online learning activities, and managing evaluation data to communicate program impacts.

Highlights

Assist faculty in planning and coordinating Extension workshops, conferences, and field days.
Manage registration, on-site arrangements, and financial documentation for events.
Support and troubleshoot Extension Online Learning courses and student registrations.
Develop and update educational resources, marketing materials, and communication reports.
Collect, enter, and maintain survey data using platforms like Qualtrics to evaluate program impacts.
Use software including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Qualtrics, Canvas LMS, EventBrite, Canva or Adobe programs.
Compensation ranges from $20.11 to $23.23 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of biological sciences and entomology terminology preferred.
Experience with Cooperative Extension and ability to work independently are advantageous.
Collaborate with various state agencies, professional clientele, and the ENY Communications Team.