Decatur County Extension Director Job at Kansas State University (Oberlin)

Job Description

Extension's mission is to improve Kansans' lives, livelihoods and communities with research-based education and outreach. With the support of K‑State, this position will promote community vitality and provide extension programs in Decatur County, KS.

Job Responsibility

Develop the annual budget, secure extramural funds, submit appropriate financial reports, and review audits
Handle legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law
Supervise, coach, and evaluate local unit staff
Plan for office space, equipment, and technology
Work with the Extension Board, local stakeholders, area and state extension faculty, and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues
Develop and maintain strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision-makers in the county
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of research-based educational programming to help our community become a better place to live, work, and play
Coordinate 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues
Provide other research-based educational programming to support residents of Decatur County
Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Research and Extension’s five critical issues
Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele
Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs
Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming
Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences
Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact
Cultivate subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of a Program Focus Team
Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 12 credit hours of academic coursework or six months of professional experience related directly to the position’s primary responsibilities
Demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or evidence of progressively responsible professional roles)
Experience delivering information, training, or education to groups or individuals, either in person or through media
Leadership experience in supervisory or informal roles
Must have access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and a commitment to supporting and enhancing K‑State’s initiative for access and opportunity
Extension agents work a flexible schedule which will include nights, weekends, and overnight travel

Nice to have

Two or more years of professional experience
Master’s degree
Previous supervisory experience
Experience managing fiscal responsibilities, including budget development, financial oversight, and securing extramural funds
Experience working with youth across multiple age groups in both formal and informal settings
Understanding of educational program design, promotion, implementation, and evaluation
Experience with volunteer recruitment, support, and management
Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes
Experience seeking and administering external grant funding
Commitment to personal and professional development
Competence using electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill programming responsibilities
Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision while balancing multiple projects
Skills in group facilitation
Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking learners

What we offer

Board of Regents retirement plan
Eligibility for health and life insurance
Vacation and sick leave
Reimbursement for travel related to achieving program objectives
Comprehensive Early Career Professional Development training throughout onboarding period
Tuition assistance available to full-time employees and their spouse/dependents

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