PG190579CE
Position Number:
SE00002523-1023
Position Type:
NC Cooperative Extension
Job City & State:
New Bern, North Carolina
Department :
NCCE Craven County
Working Title:
County Extension Director
Appointment:
12 Month Recurring
Job Type:
Full-Time – Permanent
FTE:
1.00
Essential Job Duties:
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your
community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North
Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve
their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal,
research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human
health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all
North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without
being tied to a classroom and school bell.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of
employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
· Paid time off
· Paid tuition
· Health Insurance
· Flexible Scheduling
· Retirement Savings
· Supplemental Benefits Programs
· WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
The County Extension Director is a member of the faculty of North Carolina State
University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and
coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total
County Extension educational program.
The position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a
comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of broad segments of the
population. The County Extension Director serves as the County Extension
administrative leader with responsibilities for administration, public policy issues,
and community/leadership development. The County Extension Director is
responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative
of all program areas. The County Extension Director provides leadership and
expertise in coordinating/securing resource development for all program areas.
Responsibilities include marketing Extension programs and impacts.
The County Extension Director must maintain a strong, collaborative relationship
in assisting the staff in delivering educational programs with county government
input and support. Also, to meet the needs of county citizens, the position must
network and collaborate with agencies and organizations, county departments,
schools, town officials, area agencies, and University and Extension personnel.
The position will be responsible for coordinating staff development, training and
maintaining the Affirmative Action Plan of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
The individual must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the
resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University.
Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension
field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina
citizens.
Craven County is a coastal county in North Carolina. For more
information about Craven County
visit:http://www.cravencountync.gov/
To learn more about the NCCE Craven County Center, go
to:https://craven.ces.ncsu.edu/
Other Work/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include organizing and allocating resources, marketing the
Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships,
interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the
assigned county.
The ability to work with citizens, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers
is essential. The County Extension Director must maintain an effective,
collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely
with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local
officials, area agencies, University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties.
This position is responsible for coordinating staff development and training,
conducting performance evaluations, and aligning staff work responsibilities. The
position will also be assigned programming responsibility for subject matter
area(s).
Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district is required.
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises:
7
Percent of Time Spent:
75%
Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key:
Key Personnel
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday- 8 AM – 5 PM Business Hours – Evenings and Weekends as required
Minimum Experience/Education:
The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension education program. Other responsibilities include organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the assigned county.
The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director is either a (i) Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (3) three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program; or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (10) ten years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program. A candidate applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 10 years of experience must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program and confer the degree within one year of hire. Administrative and supervisory experience including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills:
Potential candidates should have skills, abilities, or experience in the following
areas:
-demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management
-supervisory experience
-skills in human relations
-ability to negotiate
-public relations
-team building
-strong communication skills
-managing public policy issues
-securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational
programming.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
Preferred candidates should have abilities or experience in the following areas:
agriculture or agribusiness, community and resource development,
administration, or appropriate Extension related subject matter.
Required License or Certification:
Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North
Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be
maintained.
Valid NC Driver’s License required?:
Yes
Commercial Driver’s License Required?:
No
Physical Required?:
No
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Minimum $50,000 commensurate with education and experience
Internal Transfer Only:
No
Job Open Date:
10/31/2023
Quick Link:
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/192140
AA/EEO:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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