Kansas State University
Midway District Extension Director
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
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.
Developing the annual budget, securing extramural funds, submitting appropriate financial reports, and reviewing audits.
Handling legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law.
Supervising, coaching, and evaluating agents and local unit staff.
Planning for office space, equipment, and technology.
Assuming leadership for working with the Extension Board; local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision-makers in the district.
Sharing the impact of extension programs and initiatives with local partners and county and state leaders.
Leading community vitality programming that helps communities become better places to live, work and play, accomplished by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of our communities.
Supporting local 4-H youth development programming to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.
Identifying 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.
Designing appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engaging clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan. Strategies might include educational programming in a community-based setting; events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities; use of innovative technologies; individual educational consultations; and group facilitation.
Collaborating with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
Recruiting and managing volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
Developing and implementing strategies to serve all community audiences.
Collecting and communicating evidence of educational program impact.
Cultivating subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of the Community Vitality Program Focus Team.
Pursuing 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.
Extension agents (including district directors) are Kansas State University faculty working throughout the state to serve the needs of local communities.
Midway Extension District is located in central Kansas along the Smoky Hill River. The district is comprised of Ellsworth and Russell counties and has a combined population of roughly 13,067.
Location and Worksite The Midway Extension District offices are in Ellsworth and Russell, KS. This agent's primary office is negotiable. Work for this position is on site in the agreed-upon primary office and at locations throughout the district. This position will require occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings and weekends.
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Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with other agents, local unit staff, board members, and others (as appropriate) to provide leadership for the following activities.
Developing the annual budget, securing extramural funds, submitting appropriate financial reports, and reviewing audits.
Handling legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law.
Supervising, coaching, and evaluating agents and local unit staff.
Planning for office space, equipment, and technology.
Assuming leadership for working with the Extension Board; local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision-makers in the district.
Sharing the impact of extension programs and initiatives with local partners and county and state leaders.
Leading community vitality programming that helps communities become better places to live, work and play, accomplished by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of our communities.
Supporting local 4-H youth development programming to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.
Identifying 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.
Designing appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engaging clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan. Strategies might include educational programming in a community-based setting; events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities; use of innovative technologies; individual educational consultations; and group facilitation.
Collaborating with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
Recruiting and managing volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
Developing and implementing strategies to serve all community audiences.
Collecting and communicating evidence of educational program impact.
Cultivating subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of the Community Vitality Program Focus Team.
Pursuing 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.
Extension agents (including district directors) are Kansas State University faculty working throughout the state to serve the needs of local communities.
Midway Extension District is located in central Kansas along the Smoky Hill River. The district is comprised of Ellsworth and Russell counties and has a combined population of roughly 13,067.
Location and Worksite The Midway Extension District offices are in Ellsworth and Russell, KS. This agent's primary office is negotiable. Work for this position is on site in the agreed-upon primary office and at locations throughout the district. This position will require occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings and weekends.
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