Decatur County Extension Director
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
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Decatur County Extension Director
Kansas State University
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 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 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 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.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research‑based educational programming to help the community become a better place to live, work, and play, by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the community’s social, civic, economic, and technological capacity.
Provide research‑based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources, including (but not limited to) agronomy; livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.
Implement 4‑H youth development programs for school‑aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.
Focus on youth development, adult volunteer development, youth education, membership growth and participation, and community partnership expansion. Programming includes community club support, out‑of‑school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create program opportunities with new and existing partners.
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 ( https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6989148&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/next-gen/ ).
Develop strategies that 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.
Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
Recruit and manage volunteers to extend 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://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6989148&targetURL=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 agents, share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4‑H at
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Decatur County Extension Director
Kansas State University
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 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 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 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.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research‑based educational programming to help the community become a better place to live, work, and play, by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the community’s social, civic, economic, and technological capacity.
Provide research‑based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources, including (but not limited to) agronomy; livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.
Implement 4‑H youth development programs for school‑aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.
Focus on youth development, adult volunteer development, youth education, membership growth and participation, and community partnership expansion. Programming includes community club support, out‑of‑school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create program opportunities with new and existing partners.
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 ( https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6989148&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/next-gen/ ).
Develop strategies that 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.
Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
Recruit and manage volunteers to extend 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://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6989148&targetURL=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 agents, share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4‑H at
#J-18808-Ljbffr