"County Extension Director, Moore County"

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Position Number: SC-00111588-0925

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.

Moore County is a largely rural county with eleven incorporated small towns which include the Village of Pinehurst, a vacation and retirement destination often referred to as the "Home of Golf." The county covers almost 700 square miles of land area in central North Carolina. It is part of a region known as the "Sandhills" characterized by sandy soils and rolling hills. Moore County's population is currently estimated to be at 105,030.

To learn more about the NC Cooperative Extension - Moore County Center, visit https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/.

Overview of the Position: 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 all 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.

Departmental 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 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.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: 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.

AA/EOE Statement: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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.

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Department: 117610 - South Central District - Moore

Location: Carthage, NC