Program Extension Associate, Family and Consumer Sciences

Company: Central State University
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

Program Extension Associate, Family and Consumer SciencesJob Summary: The Program Extension Associate, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) will provide project management in the assigned program area to support high quality educational programs designed to meet the needs across the regions. The position will be essential in providing project management, communication and promotion of programming, and evaluation support of programs. The Program Extension Associate will also conduct programming in assigned areas in the Family and Consumer Sciences. The Program Extension Associate will report to the Program Leader, Family and Consumer Sciences. This position will provide some coordination and administrative support to the Southwest and Southern region. This is a hybrid position as the candidate will have a home office but also need to travel daily within the Southwest / Southern regions and with occasional statewide travel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide project management for program area and other outreach and engagement activities.
• Develop and oversee communication and outreach for program promotion including website, social media, and newsletters.
• Coordination and project management of regional and statewide special events and conferences.
• Conduct classes, workshops, and meetings to educate diverse audiences delivering evidence-based programs in FCS.
• Implement effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming.
• Conduct needs assessments as directed by Program Leader to identify critically important issues and educational needs of clientele in the assigned region.
• Provide coordination of communication for assigned region including newsletters and social media.
• Establish and facilitate community advisory boards in region and lead the quarterly meetings.
• Establish professional relationships with faculty on campus to enhance extension programming.
• Participate in teams to enhance the scope and reach of Extension programming.
• Work with Program Leader to seek external funding and coordinate to enhance Extension programming.
• Cultivate new partnerships and support professional relationships to further Extension programming to improve the lives of the citizens within the assigned region.
• Discern the needs of culturally and economically diverse audiences.
• Assist in providing civil rights and diversity training to volunteers and advisory board members within the region.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in education, communications, agriculture, community development, health, nutrition, family relationships, youth development or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience with program development and management.
  • Excellent communication skills and a broad understanding of programming priorities.
  • Effective in an environment that combines independent action and teamwork with colleagues and external organizations.
  • Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Exceptional, proven competency in interpersonal relationship skills, including the ability to effectively relate to and communicate with staff, faculty, elected officials, colleagues, and program participants from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology to support program delivery.
  • Computer skills: Able to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite of software programs.
  • Ability to interpret and enforce University policy and best practices in a variety of areas.
  • Ability to plan and maintain a flexible work schedule, including evening and weekend work to meet time demands.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with required liability insurance, to be utilized for frequent travel.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds.Preferred Qualifications:
    • 1-3 years of experience in teaching, community organizing, community and/or community education.
    • Direct experience in grants management and administration.
    • Ability to oversee the compliance of budgetary requirements and financial policies and procedures.Central State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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