"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: SC-00002635-0226

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.

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.

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!

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 the entire county 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.

Hoke county is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of North Carolina and ranked 20th in growth in the country. Even with such rapid growth and development, agriculture still plays a vital role in the county economy, with approximately 200 farms generating over 90 million dollars in annual receipts. For more information on Hoke County, you may visit their website at https://www.hokecounty.net

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.

Department: 117607 - South Central District - Hoke

Location: Raeford, NC