Kansas State University
Midway District Extension Director
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
Midway District Extension Director
About This Role Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including district directors) are jointly responsible to the director of K‑State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with other agents, local unit staff, board members, and others (as appropriate) to provide leadership for the following activities.
Develop the annual budget, secure extramural funds, submit appropriate financial reports, and review audits.
Handle legal responsibilities of the local extension unit directed in extension law.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate agents and local unit staff.
Plan for office space, equipment, and technology.
Assume leadership for working with the Extension Board, local stakeholders, area and state extension faculty, and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision‑makers in the district.
Share the impact of extension programs and initiatives with local partners and county and state leaders.
Lead community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work and play.
Support local 4‑H youth development programming to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.
Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Research and Extension’s five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow’s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K‑State Next‑Gen Strategic Plan.
Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences.
Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
Cultivate subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of the Community Vitality Program Focus Team.
Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.
About Us K‑State Extension connects Kansans to research‑based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K‑State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at https://ksre.k‑state.edu/.
Midway Extension District Located in central Kansas along the Smoky Hill River, the district comprises Ellsworth and Russell counties with a combined population of roughly 13,067. Midway District is home to two lakes that provide recreational opportunities for local residents. There are two medical centers in the district and quality schools in both counties. The Midway District extension director will provide leadership and oversight for the district’s team of four agents and two office professionals.
Location and Worksite Option This agent will serve the people of Midway District. Offices in Ellsworth and Russell, KS. Primary office is negotiable. Work is on site in the agreed‑upon primary office and at locations throughout the district. The position requires occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings.
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About This Role Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including district directors) are jointly responsible to the director of K‑State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with other agents, local unit staff, board members, and others (as appropriate) to provide leadership for the following activities.
Develop the annual budget, secure extramural funds, submit appropriate financial reports, and review audits.
Handle legal responsibilities of the local extension unit directed in extension law.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate agents and local unit staff.
Plan for office space, equipment, and technology.
Assume leadership for working with the Extension Board, local stakeholders, area and state extension faculty, and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision‑makers in the district.
Share the impact of extension programs and initiatives with local partners and county and state leaders.
Lead community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work and play.
Support local 4‑H youth development programming to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.
Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Research and Extension’s five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow’s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K‑State Next‑Gen Strategic Plan.
Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences.
Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
Cultivate subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of the Community Vitality Program Focus Team.
Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.
About Us K‑State Extension connects Kansans to research‑based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K‑State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at https://ksre.k‑state.edu/.
Midway Extension District Located in central Kansas along the Smoky Hill River, the district comprises Ellsworth and Russell counties with a combined population of roughly 13,067. Midway District is home to two lakes that provide recreational opportunities for local residents. There are two medical centers in the district and quality schools in both counties. The Midway District extension director will provide leadership and oversight for the district’s team of four agents and two office professionals.
Location and Worksite Option This agent will serve the people of Midway District. Offices in Ellsworth and Russell, KS. Primary office is negotiable. Work is on site in the agreed‑upon primary office and at locations throughout the district. The position requires occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings.
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