"County Extension Director"

County Extension Director

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Extension and Outreach

Type:
Full-Time

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Position Number: NC-00111811-0126

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
n/a

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. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

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.

Primary Purpose of Position

The County Extension Director is an employee of North Carolina State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit - Ashe County Cooperative Extension

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. Our mission is to partner with communities and local governments to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolina.

Ashe County is a mountainous county in the northwestern corner of North Carolina with a population of 27,281, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county experiences four distinct and beautiful seasons. The three townships include Jefferson, the county seat, Lansing and West Jefferson. The charm of small town living draws thousands of tourists each year resulting in $51.59 million dollars in 2015. Ashe County is the home of thriving businesses including GE Aviation and American Emergency Vehicles, the number one manufacturer of domestic ambulances in the United States. Ashe County Airport has the highest elevation of any airport in North Carolina. The county is the leading producer of Christmas trees and greenery in the United States.

For more information on Ashe County, please visit: https://www.ashecountygov.com/
For more information on Ashe County Extension, please visit: https://ashe.ces.ncsu.edu/

Duties and Responsibilities

The County Extension Director (CED) serves as the county Extension administrative leader and is responsible for administration.

This is considered a county department head-level position, and the CED will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communication with the District Extension Director and the County Manager is necessary.

This position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens and maintain the affirmative action plan of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

The CED is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work.

The CED provides leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for the county and state-appropriated funds, and allocated funds.

Responsibilities also include marketing Extension programs and their impacts.

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, negotiations, public relations, team building, managing public policy issues
• Securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership and management and expertise in delivering educational programs in Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, or Family and Consumer Sciences.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
N/A

Department: 117522 - North Central District - Ashe

Location: Jefferson, NC