County Extension Director
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
Overview
Posting Details Position Information:
Posting Number
PG190833CE;
Position Number
NC-00002173-0326;
Position Type
NC Cooperative Extension (EPS). Department Information Job City & State : Burlington, NC;
Department : Alamance County Extension. System Information Working Title : County Extension Director;
Appointment : 12 Month Recurring;
Job Type : Full-Time - Permanent;
FTE : 1.0. Position Overview The County Extension Director is an employee of North Carolina State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program. Duties and 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. This position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens. The CED is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work. The CED provides 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. Responsibilities also include marketing Extension programs and their impacts.
Other Work Responsibilities 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 ability to work with a wide 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, and University and Extension personnel in nearby counties. This position is responsible for coordinating staff development and training, conducting performance evaluations, and aligning staff work responsibilities. The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people. Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district, is required.
Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises : 5;
Percent of Time Spent : 30%
Qualifications
Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key : Not Applicable Work Schedule : 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, nights and weekends as required. Minimum Experience/Education The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director are either: (i) Master’s degree in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of 3 years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience; or (ii) Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience. A candidate 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 human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations, is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management Supervisory experience Skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, team building, and 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 Horticulture or Livestock.
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 Anticipated Hiring Range : Minimum $50,000 Internal Transfer Only : No
Recruitment & Open Dates
Job Open Date : 02/27/2026 Quick Link : https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/227850 EEO Statement
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. 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 Details Position Information:
Posting Number
PG190833CE;
Position Number
NC-00002173-0326;
Position Type
NC Cooperative Extension (EPS). Department Information Job City & State : Burlington, NC;
Department : Alamance County Extension. System Information Working Title : County Extension Director;
Appointment : 12 Month Recurring;
Job Type : Full-Time - Permanent;
FTE : 1.0. Position Overview The County Extension Director is an employee of North Carolina State University. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program. Duties and 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. This position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens. The CED is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work. The CED provides 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. Responsibilities also include marketing Extension programs and their impacts.
Other Work Responsibilities 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 ability to work with a wide 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, and University and Extension personnel in nearby counties. This position is responsible for coordinating staff development and training, conducting performance evaluations, and aligning staff work responsibilities. The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people. Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district, is required.
Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises : 5;
Percent of Time Spent : 30%
Qualifications
Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key : Not Applicable Work Schedule : 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, nights and weekends as required. Minimum Experience/Education The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director are either: (i) Master’s degree in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of 3 years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience; or (ii) Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience. A candidate 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 human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations, is strongly preferred.
Department Required Skills Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management Supervisory experience Skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, team building, and 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 Horticulture or Livestock.
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 Anticipated Hiring Range : Minimum $50,000 Internal Transfer Only : No
Recruitment & Open Dates
Job Open Date : 02/27/2026 Quick Link : https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/227850 EEO Statement
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. 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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