Position Summary
Position Description
OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Director. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position. Faculty rank is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty – educate, create, and connect. Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in CSU Extension.
Programming responsibilities will include Agriculture, Natural Resources, and 4-H Youth Development. This position supervises one county 4-H program coordinator. This position reports to the Extension Regional Director, Mountain Region.
The office location for this position is in Walden, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary.
To view the job vacancy announcement and apply, click link: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162390
Required Qualifications
Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including business, community development, Extension education, youth development, agricultural sciences, or related degree that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities. Please note, to advance through the Extension Instructor faculty track, a completed master’s degree is required. For progression to the Extension Professor faculty track, a completed terminal degree is necessary. We encourage all successful candidates to work towards these qualifications to enhance their opportunities for advancement. Coursework or professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties of this position. Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of agriculture and natural resources associated with the position. Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Completed master’s degree. Professional experience or education in one or more of these areas: youth development, STEM, livestock, range, home and production horticulture, natural resources, agronomy, soils, irrigation, plant insects and diseases. Experience or coursework in audience-needs identification, program development, experiential learning and program evaluation. Experience or coursework in facilitation or conflict management and evidence of problem-solving skills. Knowledge of and/or experience in Extension 4-H Youth Development. Appreciation and understanding of rural communities and an interest in working with people in a rural environment to address critical issues. Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers and advisory groups.
Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?
yes
Contact Name
Kurt Jones