| Department Name: 81E05: KCES Region East Area 05 Job Summary: Extension County Director Morgan County
Location: West Liberty, KY
The Extension County Director will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in the county. The County Director responsibilities include:
(1) oversee and ensure quality of educational programming throughout the county; has primary responsibility to ensure completion of county Plan of Work
(2) serve as the primary contact and manage the relationship with the District Board in the County; serve as primary contact for County Extension Council; coordinating regular meetings; working with committees and agents to ensure a diverse local membership
(3) ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations
(4) supervise and/or oversee agents and county office staff
(5) develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships
(6) foster teamwork and collaboration throughout program areas, staff and county partnerships
(7) respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner;
(8) ensure that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. This dynamic position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong background in economic development, government relations, and grant acquisition.
All staff in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.
Salary Range: $66,500 – $86,500 Skills /Knowledge/Abilities: Supervision & leadership experience Position Time Status: Full-Time Required Education: No set minimum requirements. Required Related Experience: No set minimum requirements. Required License/Registration/Certification : None Preferred Education/Experience: MS plus 4 years of experience in Cooperative Extension Service University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |