County Extension Coordinator - Baldwin County

Auburn

vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, retirement plan

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Dec 21, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	County Extension Coordinator - Baldwin County
Posting Number	P1944F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, is looking for a dynamic leader to lead our Baldwin County Extension program and serve the citizens of Baldwin County! This individual will build partnerships and collaborate with multiple entities to deliver research-based educational opportunities that transform lives and communities. The County Extension Coordinator is a non-tenure track faculty, community-based professional of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System ( ACES) who knows and represents the research-based resources and other resources available through Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. They are recognized as a community leader who addresses the contemporary challenges, issues, and opportunities facing the citizens of the county through university programs and knowledge. Reasons you'll love being a County Extension Coordinator at ACES - Auburn: Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community! Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1! Medical, dental, and vision insurance options! Work/life balance! 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year. 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually. 7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years when the University closes. 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads). AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service. Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits. Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different! Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work! Primary job duties & responsibilities Program Competence and Capacity: Learns major programs and resources available across program areas (Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources, Human Sciences, 4-H and Community & Economic Development) to become actively involved in serving traditional audiences and new audiences in and outside the office. Develops leadership and engagement skills to be confident and credible when engaging communities of place, practice, interest, and identity across a broad spectrum of issues. Functions as a member of the County 4-H Team and contributes administrative and programmatic support. Maintains a subject matter emphasis related to one of four major program areas and participates in the appropriate priority program team (PPT). Participates in professional development related to educational programming, county office administration, customer service, and public relations and marketing. County Office Administration: Serves as ACES primary representative in the county and develops an ethic of customer service as the front-door to the state's land grant universities. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, supervision, professional development, mentoring and performance assessment of administrative support position, agent assistants, 4-H Youth Development Coordinators (YDC), and potentially an administrative professional position or temporary staff. Responsible for the daily operation of the office, including staffing, scheduling, promoting a positive culture, and teamwork within and outside the office. Responsible for county budget administration and the interface with County Commissions and municipalities to provide local support for office space, utilities, equipment, and program supplies. Ensures compliance with laws, statutes, and University policy that regulate the handling of public funds and program implementation. Understands, implements, and promotes EEO, ADA, Civil Rights, and other affirmative action polies and procedures within the County Extension Office and in the countywide community. Program Leadership: Provides leadership for county program initiatives, a balanced and comprehensive county plan-of-work, some program delivery related to subject matter emphasis, to ensure county office is current on programs and resources. Serves as role model for others in using innovative and creative approaches to program development and delivery. Organizes a County Extension Advisory Committee and provides leadership in analyzing and interpreting information to assess needs through stakeholder input. Meets regularly with colleagues across multiple counties (SET) to share needs assessment results, coordinate programs, and establish priorities and new initiatives. Cooperates and informs Regional Extension Agents, State Extension Specialists, and appropriate Assistant Director for Programs and Assistant Director for Field Operations and has a positive working relationship with staff and clients in SET and PPT. Manages local data collection in line with program area requirements. Prepares an evaluation and success stories of delivered educational programs focused on short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes and impacts. Program Management and Marketing: Provides leadership to develop working relationships with local stakeholder groups, organizations, and agencies and to function as ambassador for ACES. Follows appropriate fiscal management for programmatic needs and appropriately administers the resources and completes all system reports when due. Secures resources (volunteers, contracts, grants, fees, and donations) to support local and priority programs and initiatives within county and may participate in grant funded projects led by State Extension Specialists. Utilizes multiple delivery modes to include face-to-face interactions, printed materials, online and digital formats that provide greater audience access, quick delivery of information, and convenience. Serves as the primary contact for all forms of traditional and social media to disseminate information and market programs and has a professional presence in major forms of media. Identifies innovative ways to engage targeted under-served and under-represented audiences. Builds programmatic partnerships and networks to multiply organizational capacity.
Minimum Qualifications	Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Forestry, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field is required. The successful incumbent will be required to obtain a master's degree within five years after successfully completing a probationary period. Minimum Required skills: Candidates must have experience in leading others or completion of broad leadership training Experience managing budgets The position requires exceptional communication, managerial and leadership skills Must possess a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility Must demonstrate a high degree of objectivity Exhibit effective interpersonal and written communication skills The ability to work successfully with staff, volunteers, community leaders, and county officials Excellent public relations skills and the ability to connect local program needs with the ACES mission are required The successful candidate must demonstrate a highly collaborative work style, the ability to engage and motivate others, a positive attitude, show enthusiasm for the work, be a self-starter, and work with minimum supervision The ability to act creatively, confidentially, and professionally when working with people from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple projects Demonstrated leadership competencies that include servant leadership experience A high level of motivation and effective organizational management are expected Driving is a required function of this position. Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Desired Qualifications	A master's degree in a discipline directly related to one of our major program areas (agriculture, forestry, natural resources; human sciences; 4-H youth development; community engagement/development) is highly preferred Demonstrated work history of coaching, training, performance evaluation, merit, and other Human Resources related tasks Proven success in securing financial resources such as grants and extramural funding, budget management, and fiscal accountability
Special Instructions to Applicants	**Minimum Starting Salary** $47,360 for a Bachelor's Degree $51,360 for a Master's Degree Salary will be commensurate with relevant, professional work experience.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	11/22/2024
Close Date	01/06/2025
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Open Until Filled	No
References required for this position?	Yes
If yes, minimum number requested	3