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University of Missouri-Columbia · 2 weeks ago

Field Specialist in Community Development-Bollinger County

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Columbia is dedicated to improving lives, communities, and economies through educational strategies. The Field Specialist in Community Development will work collaboratively with communities to build civic capacity and support community leaders in enhancing their leadership for place-based vitality.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Foster research-based community leadership programming in all counties of responsibility and statewide. Leadership programs include Neighborhood Leadership Academy, Neighborhood Leadership Fellows, Youth Empowerment Project, Public Boards Training, and Build your Board

Support community leaders with asset mapping, planning, resource development support, and resident empowerment tools

Develop new leadership programming and curriculum using data and evidence-based models

Participate with Extension engaged neighbor team

Collaborate with other Community Development specialists for statewide impact

Collaborate with various UM System departments and programs for interdisciplinary impact

Collaborate with external partners to broaden community impact

Assess, document, and evaluate programming

Actively pursue resources to support both local and organizational operations and programming through grants, contracts, gifts, fees, and partnerships

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension

Educate. MU Extension specialists design, conduct, and evaluate educational programs. MU Extension specialists teach research-based information via meetings, in-person and online courses, continuing education classes, technical assistance, volunteer training, media, websites, consultation, and other educational methods. They provide inclusive educational programs that support the individual, organizational, and community goals of Missouri’s diverse learners and clients

Create. MU Extension specialists develop innovative and research-informed educational products, services, materials, and other scholarly works. These include curricula, publications, presentations, educational tools, websites, and similar resources. MU Extension specialists obtain and use extramural funding to support creative works. MU Extension specialists contribute to the scholarship of Extension and Engagement by evaluating programs that result in learning and behavior changes that impact individuals and communities

Connect. MU Extension specialists engage with learners, stakeholders, volunteers, and communities, including county extension councils, government officials and agencies, partners, and University and professional organizations. MU Extension specialists listen and respond with care. MU Extension specialists intentionally foster engaged partnerships and robust connections to the wide array of programs offered by the whole University of Missouri System

Engage with councils, commissions, legislators, and stakeholders in all coverage counties to identify educational needs and then collaborate with appropriate internal and external partners to meet those needs

Create an annual plan-of-work that reflects local needs and aligns with statewide program area efforts. Provide a monthly report of impact to county extension council assigned, supervisors, county commissioners and others, regarding programmatic efforts. Attend at least one county extension council meeting each month and provide an oral update on program efforts

Collaborate with campus-based specialists on research projects and then deliver findings from those efforts via demonstrations, field days, courses, workshops, consultations, publications, and appropriate media

Effectively work with supervisors, other specialists, and local leaders to complete administrative tasks as needed

Demonstrate competency in communication, educational programming, subject matter knowledge, educational delivery, volunteer management, grant acquisition, teamwork, interpersonal relations, organization knowledge, leadership, and professionalism

Offer timely, research-based information during times of natural disasters or similar events

Represent the University of Missouri on boards and committees as assigned

Participate in professional development events to improve both technical and leadership skills

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of MU Extension

MU Extension programs often occur outside of normal business hours. MU Extension Specialists should expect to attend these events as needed to meet the needs of learners, clients, and stakeholders

MU Extension Specialists travel regularly throughout Missouri and occasionally to out-of-state locations. MU Extension requires specialists to have a valid Missouri driver’s license, a legally operating vehicle, and wireless telephone/data service for university use. MU Extension specialists receive reimbursement for approved travel expenses, per University of Missouri policy

Qualification

Community LeadershipProgram DevelopmentGrant AcquisitionCollaborationEducational ProgrammingInterpersonal RelationsCommunicationLeadership

Required

An earned master's degree at time of appointment

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

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