Position Description

  • Provide leadership to Extension activities in the Home and Community field
  • Conduct a community needs assessment to adapt and bring in programming needed to serve the community
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate programs for adults and youth
  • Develop partnerships and employ innovative approaches to reach clientele and new audiences
  • Pursue internal and external funding to support Extension programming
  • Document impacts and produce scholarly publications based on Extension programming
  • Manage budgets, personnel, and volunteers
  • Serve diverse audiences and support the civil rights mandate of Utah University Extension
  • Serve and collaborate with other Extension “county faculty and specialists, University personnel, community and government agencies, and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree (tenure track) or bachelor’s degree with significant experience related to the position (professional practice) in a discipline such as: family and consumer sciences, public health, nutrition, food sciences, social work, mental health, psychology, finance, business, human development, family studies, health and wellness, or related areas. 
Experience in teaching adult and/or youth audiences 
Excellent oral and written English communication skills 
Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work site
Must be willing to work with community leaders, partners, agencies, and USU county faculty and state specialists to meet various county needs in the program areas described in the position summary, including reaching diverse audiences. 

Preferred Qualifications

Program development and/or delivery related to area of expertise, as listed above or similar
Using various technology platforms for the creation and dissemination of educational webinars, on-line classes, and educational video productions 
Implementing applied research and evidence-based activities 
Grant, professional, and scientific writing and grant management 
Recruiting, supervising, and working with staff and volunteers 
Working with diverse, low income, rural, and under-served audiences 
Marketing and community engagement via social media. 
Public speaking and presenting 
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (Bilingual) 

Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?

yes

Application Instructions

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10." Please highlight how you have or how you could meet the position's job expectations and qualifications.
University Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Equal Employer Statement(s)

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Start Date

2024-08-01

Utah State University Extension

Full Time

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