County Extension Director
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
PG190845CE
Position Number
W-00002279-0326
Position Type
NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Department Information
Job City & State
Morganton, NC
Department
NC Cooperative Extension - Burke County
System Information
Working Title
County Extension Director
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Job Type
Full-Time - Permanent
FTE
1.00
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.
Primary Function Of Organizational Unit – Burke County Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. The Burke County Extension office serves a diverse community with a range of industries and needs.
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, requiring accountability and close communication with the District Extension Director and County Manager. The CED provides 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. The CED maintains an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work and provides leadership in managing and coordinating resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for county and state-appropriated funds. Responsibilities include marketing Extension programs and their impacts.
Organize and allocate resources; prepare budgets; maintain administrative relationships; interpret and communicate policy; teach, evaluate, and report in the assigned county.
Work with a wide range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers; maintain collaborative relationships with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, and University/Extension personnel in nearby counties.
Coordinate staff development and training; conduct performance evaluations; align staff work responsibilities.
Travel within the district and occasionally outside the district.
Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises
6
Percent of Time Spent
30%
Qualifications Minimum Experience/Education
The major responsibility is to provide leadership for and coordinate the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension education program. The minimum requirements are a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming and/or administration. Administrative and supervisory experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization. Internal candidates must hold or be eligible for an Associate Extension Agent or higher; external candidates must be eligible for Associate Extension Agent.
Candidates must possess educational leadership, strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility, objectivity, and excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work 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.
Licenses and Certifications Required License Or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Physical Required?
No
Recruitment Anticipated Hiring Range
Minimum $50,000
Internal Transfer Only
No
Job Open Date
03/27/2026
Application and Contact 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. For accommodations in the application or interview process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 919-513-0574.
For general questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at 919-515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies may require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Position Information
Posting Number
PG190845CE
Position Number
W-00002279-0326
Position Type
NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Department Information
Job City & State
Morganton, NC
Department
NC Cooperative Extension - Burke County
System Information
Working Title
County Extension Director
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Job Type
Full-Time - Permanent
FTE
1.00
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.
Primary Function Of Organizational Unit – Burke County Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. The Burke County Extension office serves a diverse community with a range of industries and needs.
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, requiring accountability and close communication with the District Extension Director and County Manager. The CED provides 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. The CED maintains an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work and provides leadership in managing and coordinating resource development for all program areas, including fiscal responsibility for county and state-appropriated funds. Responsibilities include marketing Extension programs and their impacts.
Organize and allocate resources; prepare budgets; maintain administrative relationships; interpret and communicate policy; teach, evaluate, and report in the assigned county.
Work with a wide range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers; maintain collaborative relationships with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, and University/Extension personnel in nearby counties.
Coordinate staff development and training; conduct performance evaluations; align staff work responsibilities.
Travel within the district and occasionally outside the district.
Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises
6
Percent of Time Spent
30%
Qualifications Minimum Experience/Education
The major responsibility is to provide leadership for and coordinate the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension education program. The minimum requirements are a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming and/or administration. Administrative and supervisory experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization. Internal candidates must hold or be eligible for an Associate Extension Agent or higher; external candidates must be eligible for Associate Extension Agent.
Candidates must possess educational leadership, strong work ethic, a sense of responsibility, objectivity, and excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work 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.
Licenses and Certifications Required License Or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Physical Required?
No
Recruitment Anticipated Hiring Range
Minimum $50,000
Internal Transfer Only
No
Job Open Date
03/27/2026
Application and Contact 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. For accommodations in the application or interview process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 919-513-0574.
For general questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at 919-515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies may require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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