County Extension Director
North Carolina State University, Morganton, NC, United States
Overview
Position Information Department Information System Information Position Overview Primary Purpose of Position Primary Function of Organizational Unit - Burke County Cooperative Extension Responsibilities
The County Extension Director (CED) serves as the county Extension administrative leader and is responsible for administration. This is a county department head-level position, and the CED will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communication with the District Extension Director and the County Manager is necessary. Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens and maintain the affirmative action plan of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Maintain an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work. Provide leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for the county and state-appropriated funds, and allocated funds. Marketing Extension programs and their impacts. Other Work/Responsibilities
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. Ability to work with a wide range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers. Maintain an effective, collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, and University and Extension personnel in nearby counties. Coordinating staff development and training, conducting performance evaluations, and aligning staff work responsibilities. Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district, is required. Supervisory
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises: 6 Percent of Time Spent: 30% Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Nights and weekends as required. Minimum Experience/Education: 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 education program. Other responsibilities include 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. The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director is a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming and/or administration. Administrative and supervisory experience including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred. In addition to the education requirement, candidates must have a minimum of three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program. Internal candidates must hold or be eligible to hold an appointment at the level of Associate Extension Agent or higher. External candidates must be eligible to hold an appointment at the level of Associate Extension Agent. Candidates must possess educational leadership, strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility, a high degree of objectivity, excellent and effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully with staff, volunteers, community leaders, and county officials. Department Required Skills: Potential candidates should have skills, abilities, or experience in the following areas: Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management Supervisory experience Skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, team building, managing public policy issues Securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership and management and expertise in delivering educational programs in Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, or Family and Consumer Sciences. Required License or Certification: N/A Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No Physical Required? No List any other medical/drug tests required: Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000 Internal Transfer Only: No Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date: 03/27/2026 Applicant Information
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228728 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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Position Information Department Information System Information Position Overview Primary Purpose of Position Primary Function of Organizational Unit - Burke County Cooperative Extension Responsibilities
The County Extension Director (CED) serves as the county Extension administrative leader and is responsible for administration. This is a county department head-level position, and the CED will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communication with the District Extension Director and the County Manager is necessary. Provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens and maintain the affirmative action plan of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Maintain an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work. Provide leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for the county and state-appropriated funds, and allocated funds. Marketing Extension programs and their impacts. Other Work/Responsibilities
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. Ability to work with a wide range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers. Maintain an effective, collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, and University and Extension personnel in nearby counties. Coordinating staff development and training, conducting performance evaluations, and aligning staff work responsibilities. Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district, is required. Supervisory
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises: 6 Percent of Time Spent: 30% Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Nights and weekends as required. Minimum Experience/Education: 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 education program. Other responsibilities include 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. The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director is a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming and/or administration. Administrative and supervisory experience including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred. In addition to the education requirement, candidates must have a minimum of three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program. Internal candidates must hold or be eligible to hold an appointment at the level of Associate Extension Agent or higher. External candidates must be eligible to hold an appointment at the level of Associate Extension Agent. Candidates must possess educational leadership, strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility, a high degree of objectivity, excellent and effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully with staff, volunteers, community leaders, and county officials. Department Required Skills: Potential candidates should have skills, abilities, or experience in the following areas: Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management Supervisory experience Skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, team building, managing public policy issues Securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership and management and expertise in delivering educational programs in Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, or Family and Consumer Sciences. Required License or Certification: N/A Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No Physical Required? No List any other medical/drug tests required: Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range: Minimum $50,000 Internal Transfer Only: No Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date: 03/27/2026 Applicant Information
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228728 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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