Job Description
Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including county directors) are jointly responsible to the director of K‑State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board. Collaborate with local unit staff, board members, and others (as appropriate) to provide leadership for the following activities: Developing the annual budget, securing extramural funds, submitting appropriate financial reports, and reviewing audits. Handling legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law. Supervising, coaching, and evaluating local unit staff. Planning for office space, equipment, and technology. Working with the Extension Board; local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues. Developing and maintaining 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. This will be accomplished by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of our communities. Provide research-based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences. Programming may include but is not limited to: family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial management, leadership, and health. Implement 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues. The primary focus of this position is youth development, along with adult volunteer development; youth education; membership growth and participation; and community partnership expansion. Programming will include but is not limited to: community club support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create program opportunities with new and existing community partners.
