County Extension Director
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number: PG190808CE
Position Number: NE-00002533-1225
Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Department Information Job City & State: Manteo, NC
Department: NCCE Dare County
System Information Working Title: County Extension Director
Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
FTE: 1.00
Position Overview The County Extension Director is a leadership position with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program in cooperation with North Carolina A&T State University’s Cooperative Extension Program. The position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of all segments of the population.
Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our
Employee Value Proposition
( https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/ ) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Duties And Responsibilities The County Extension Director must be able to both lead and manage an interdisciplinary team, including coordination and alignment of agent educational programs to meet the needs of their clientele and of county government. This is a county department head level position and the County Extension Director will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communications with both the County Manager, County Commissioners, County Liaison as well as with University administration are required.
The County Extension Director is required to have an active Extension Advisory Council that meets on a regular basis. This group of volunteers represents all Extension program areas and performs both as advisors and advocates for the local Extension program. The County Extension Director is responsible for all supervision, staff development, evaluations, and alignment of work responsibilities.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the assigned county.
Travel within the district is required. Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district is required. Travel is reimbursed following state guidelines.
Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises: 4
Percent of Time Spent: 50% administrative, 50% in one of the following program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, or Family and Consumer Sciences
Requirements and Preferences Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key: Key Personnel
Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, evenings and weekends are required
Minimum Experience/Education The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director is either a (i) Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (3) three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program; or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (10) ten years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program. A candidate applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 10 years of experience must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program and confer the degree within one year of hire. Administrative and supervisory experience including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills The position requires someone with exceptional communication, managerial and leadership skills. Excellent public relations skills and the ability to connect the local program needs with N.C. State University’s mission are required. The ability to work with a broad range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers is essential. The CED must maintain an effective, collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, NC State University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties. The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people. Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the CED’s job requires that the individual possess educational leadership and statesmanship qualities, habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, a genuine appreciation for the work of the individual, a high degree of objectivity, and effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management
Supervisory experience
Skills in human relations
Ability to negotiate
Public relations
Team building
Strong communication skills
Managing public policy issues and securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Agriculture, Family & Consumer Science or 4-H Youth Development background preferred but not required. Candidates should have abilities or experience in at least one of the following areas: agriculture or horticulture, community and resource development, administration, or appropriate Extension related subject matter; demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and volunteer management; supervisory experience and skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, and team building; managing public policy issues; and securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming; and the ability to work with people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers.
Required License or Certification Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Physical Required? No
Recruitment Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 minimum commensurate with experience
Internal Transfer Only: No
Job Open Date: 01/07/2026
EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Posting Number: PG190808CE
Position Number: NE-00002533-1225
Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Department Information Job City & State: Manteo, NC
Department: NCCE Dare County
System Information Working Title: County Extension Director
Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
FTE: 1.00
Position Overview The County Extension Director is a leadership position with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program in cooperation with North Carolina A&T State University’s Cooperative Extension Program. The position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of all segments of the population.
Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
WolfPerks!
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our
Employee Value Proposition
( https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/ ) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Duties And Responsibilities The County Extension Director must be able to both lead and manage an interdisciplinary team, including coordination and alignment of agent educational programs to meet the needs of their clientele and of county government. This is a county department head level position and the County Extension Director will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communications with both the County Manager, County Commissioners, County Liaison as well as with University administration are required.
The County Extension Director is required to have an active Extension Advisory Council that meets on a regular basis. This group of volunteers represents all Extension program areas and performs both as advisors and advocates for the local Extension program. The County Extension Director is responsible for all supervision, staff development, evaluations, and alignment of work responsibilities.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the assigned county.
Travel within the district is required. Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district is required. Travel is reimbursed following state guidelines.
Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises: 4
Percent of Time Spent: 50% administrative, 50% in one of the following program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, or Family and Consumer Sciences
Requirements and Preferences Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key: Key Personnel
Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, evenings and weekends are required
Minimum Experience/Education The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director is either a (i) Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (3) three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program; or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (10) ten years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program. A candidate applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 10 years of experience must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program and confer the degree within one year of hire. Administrative and supervisory experience including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills The position requires someone with exceptional communication, managerial and leadership skills. Excellent public relations skills and the ability to connect the local program needs with N.C. State University’s mission are required. The ability to work with a broad range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers is essential. The CED must maintain an effective, collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, NC State University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties. The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people. Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the CED’s job requires that the individual possess educational leadership and statesmanship qualities, habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, a genuine appreciation for the work of the individual, a high degree of objectivity, and effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management
Supervisory experience
Skills in human relations
Ability to negotiate
Public relations
Team building
Strong communication skills
Managing public policy issues and securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Agriculture, Family & Consumer Science or 4-H Youth Development background preferred but not required. Candidates should have abilities or experience in at least one of the following areas: agriculture or horticulture, community and resource development, administration, or appropriate Extension related subject matter; demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and volunteer management; supervisory experience and skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, and team building; managing public policy issues; and securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming; and the ability to work with people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers.
Required License or Certification Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Physical Required? No
Recruitment Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 minimum commensurate with experience
Internal Transfer Only: No
Job Open Date: 01/07/2026
EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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