• Coordination and development of virtual based management education programs.
• Facilitate current and new discussion group meetings.
• Produce original first drafts of PRO-DAIRY applications (request for funding) and reports (post-award and progress reports).
• Serve as a subject matter resource for farm level financial decision making and analysis, including Dairy Farm Business Summary and Dairy Profit Monitor programs.
• Continuously and proactively participate in professional meetings, seminars, and trainings to enhance skillsets. Stay abreast of research by reading current literature and publications.
• Independently develop presentations, press releases, and workshop materials for use within discussion groups. Share materials with other faculty for use in educational programs.
• Conduct applied research programs.

• Develop materials to support virtual educational programs.
• Build and maintain extension relationships with individual businesses by providing educational information for better understanding of financial data generated by Dairy Farm Business Summary, Dairy Profit Monitor, and Activity Analysis Projects.
• Respond to data collection or understanding inquires via e-mail, phone, and in person as appropriate.
• Be an integral part of the team in delivering educational programs centered on extension meetings and articles about management and financial information relevant to current issues facing the dairy industry.
• Independently develop presentations and workshop materials to assist in the educational delivery.
• Present educational information at meetings for all audience groups: Producers, agri-service, and the public.

• Utilize applied research tools within the discussion group program.
• Collect farm level activity and financial data needed for applied research and use within discussion groups.
• Identify new opportunities for applied research and provide leadership in development of said projects.
• Track and evaluate extension program impacts.
• Prepare impact statements for use in grant reporting requirements and grant proposal development
• Publish extension bulletins and other formats reporting the results of applied research projects

• Seek out and attend educational seminars and workshops of interest or as identified by Supervisor.
• Continuously maintain all required educational/position qualifications to fulfill job requirements.
• Maintain good communications with supervisor, co-workers, temporary staff and other collaborators within Cornell and at other institutions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree in dairy management or business with an agricultural background and 2+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in use of computer programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and farm financial analysis software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Possess strong data analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of farm budgets including structure, preparation, calculation, and review.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• A commitment to quality service, collaborative decision making, and teamwork.
• Ability to deliver creative solutions.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group in a professional and respectful work environment.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to set priorities and anticipate potential issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage competing deadlines.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position, including having reliable transportation and maintaining a valid driver’s license.
• Must exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the University.

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