University of Kentucky · 3 months ago
Assistant Extension Director for Family and Consumer Sciences
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Extension Director for Family and Consumer Sciences. This role involves providing strategic leadership and vision for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, overseeing programmatic operations, and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders to advance impactful programs.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and long-term vision for FCS Extension
Provide program vision and support for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents, ensuring they have the resources and professional development needed to deliver high-quality, research-based education at the community level
Support innovation in program development that addresses emerging needs in health, family well-being, economic stability, and community vitality
Ensure FCS Extension programs align with the strategic priorities of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Serve as Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Unit Leader overseeing programmatic operations
Lead the development and oversight of budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies related to Extension programming
Strengthen connections between Extension, research, and instruction to advance impactful, evidence-based programs
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across UK units and with external partners
Support faculty and specialists in developing strong extramural funding portfolios and provide leadership in pursuing and securing external resources to sustain and grow FCS Extension programs
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including state and federal agencies, community organizations, and Extension partners
Advance the visibility and relevance of FCS Extension through outreach, partnerships, and public engagement
Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to faculty, staff, and county-based agents
Support professional development and performance evaluation
Qualification
Required
Earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to Family and Consumer Sciences (e.g., human sciences, nutrition, health promotion, family studies, consumer economics, or related fields)
Demonstrated leadership experience in Extension, academic administration, or equivalent professional contexts
Proven ability to build partnerships and collaborations across academic, community, and governmental settings
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a collaborative and respectful leadership style
Commitment to advancing the mission of Cooperative Extension and the land-grant mission in service to Kentucky communities
Driver's License
Preferred
PhD- Doctoral Degree
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Science Foundation
2024-09-16Grant· $0.91M
2024-07-22Grant· $0.77M
2024-02-22Grant· $0.87M
Leadership Team
Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
Gary Johnson
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