Sheridan County Extension Director
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Sheridan County Extension Director – Kansas State University
Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including county 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 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 the legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate local unit staff.
Plan for office space, equipment, and technology.
Work 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 county.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research‑based educational programming to help the community become a better place to live, work, and play.
Provide research‑based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences; programming may include but is not limited to family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial management, leadership, and health.
Implement 4‑H youth development programs in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.
Primary focus: youth development, adult volunteer development, youth education, membership growth and participation, and community partnership expansion.
Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Research and Extension’s five critical issues 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 a 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://www.ksre.k-state.edu/.
4‑H provides school‑aged youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. It is a research‑based experience that helps kids and teens thrive through connection, learning, service and leadership opportunities. Adult volunteers, managed by their local 4‑H youth development extension agent(s), share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4‑H at https://kansas4-h.org/.
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Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with 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 the legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law.
Supervise, coach, and evaluate local unit staff.
Plan for office space, equipment, and technology.
Work 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 county.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research‑based educational programming to help the community become a better place to live, work, and play.
Provide research‑based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences; programming may include but is not limited to family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial management, leadership, and health.
Implement 4‑H youth development programs in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.
Primary focus: youth development, adult volunteer development, youth education, membership growth and participation, and community partnership expansion.
Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Research and Extension’s five critical issues 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 a 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://www.ksre.k-state.edu/.
4‑H provides school‑aged youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. It is a research‑based experience that helps kids and teens thrive through connection, learning, service and leadership opportunities. Adult volunteers, managed by their local 4‑H youth development extension agent(s), share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4‑H at https://kansas4-h.org/.
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