Extension Program Leader - Family & Consumer Sciences - Fort Valley State University

Job Summary

Under the Direct supervision of the Associate Dean for Extension/Administrator, the Extension Program Leader supervises Family and Consumer Sciences state and county staff; works closely with faculty and staff in all phases of the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides administrative and program leadership for developing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive statewideExtension program for low income, limited resource and underserved audiences.

Responsibilities also include budget review; personnel administration; staff development; employee relations; liaison with local government, state and federalagencies andnon-governmentalorganizations; supervision of clerical, technical, specialists and county staff and knowledge and ability to obtain and manage multi-institutionalgrants and external funds.

Qualifications Minimum:

Masters degree in Family & Consumer Sciences or an appropriate related field

Strong demonstrated Extension programming and administrative leadership skills

An understanding of and ability to communicate with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstratedabilitiesintheareaofplanning, organizing, motivating and team building. Substantial knowledge of organization, operation, philosophy and goals of Extension.

Ability to be creative and innovative in design and implementation of effective educational programs.

A comprehensive understanding of higher education, knowledge of and experience in the land-grant community, and demonstrated capability to cultivate relationships with local, state, regional, natlonal and international constituents.

Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Doctorate degree in Family & Consumer Sciences

Working conditions

• Work full-time, sometimes on a rotating, flexible schedule that requires working extended workdays and weekends
• Operate state vehicles for travel to attend conferences, meetings, trainings
• Occasional travel, including overnight and air travel

Physical requirements

Must possess mobility to work in an office setting, as well as, outdoors and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Standing and walking are frequently required; must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

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