University of Nebraska-Lincoln · 16 hours ago
Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development (Keith County)
Ogallala, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development based in Ogallala, NE. This role involves providing regional leadership for Nebraska Extension’s 4-H and Youth Development Program, engaging with local communities, and delivering impactful educational programs.
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Responsibilities
Exemplifies positive and professional behavior and attitude towards colleagues, clients, and partner organizations
Develops and delivers proactive, innovative, and engaging educational programs and products, using teaching methods and strategies that have significant reach, engagement, and impact in your county, accountability region, and, as appropriate, statewide and nationally
Establishes and sustains a strong local and regional clientele base and programming portfolio that is documented and shared with colleagues
Employs innovative strategies and technologies to design, develop, implement, and assess programs for a strong Extension education program/engagement at the county, accountability region, and statewide levels
Engages and teaches in a collaborative learning and problem-solving environment, working with assistants, educators, and specialists to encourage learners to adopt research-based decision-making information
Deliberately engages and works closely with one or more Extension specialists to fulfill your Extension responsibilities
Collaborates with specialists and research faculty to conduct applied and validation research (e.g., schools or community) that can be amplified via multiple engagement platforms
Shows robust contributions to multidisciplinary team settings with Extension professionals and other internal and external partners to translate and convey the latest research-based information
Engages local, regional, and statewide partners to identify and address high-priority issues where Extension is particularly well positioned to contribute
Fosters a culture of collaboration with local, regional and statewide leaders that nurtures and strengthens positive relationships among the University, its partners, and the people we serve
Employs entrepreneurial practices to obtain funding and partnerships, enhancing Extension’s program reach and impact
Creates ongoing programming revenue that supports the viability of individuals, teams, units, and the System
Leads and contributes value to high-performing Extension programming teams
Engages in personal and professional development opportunities that enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to your role
Supports youth development programs by contributing to areas related to your specific assignment
Conducts need assessments, identifies priorities, develops various program and engagement platforms to connect with a variety of audiences, measure program impact, and report the results in your annual report as well as to Extension boards, County Commissioners and Supervisors, State Senators, key stakeholders, at professional meetings, and in professional and Extension publications when appropriate
Educators will collaborate with lead educators, Extension specialists, Extension advisory committees, and local stakeholders within their accountability region to assess needs and offer access to engagement opportunities through various platforms (e.g., focus groups, surveys, stakeholder meetings, etc.)
Participates in teams comprised of assistants, educators, specialists, other staff or faculty, industry, and community leaders. These teams focus on current or future needs or strengths and strategize in program areas where you contribute
Fosters a culture of collaboration with local leaders and accountability in the region that nurtures and builds positive relationships among the University, its partners, and the communities we serve
Cultivates open and welcoming learning environments
Completes PEARS data entry and reporting requirements
Fulfills annual IANR reporting requirements, including an individual impact report
Serves in, contributes to, or supports the specific Lead Educator roles as described in the Roles and Responsibilities of the Lead Educator document as determined in partnership with the supervisor(s)
Coordinates with Engagement Zone Coordinator(s) and other Extension professionals locally and in accountability region to develop a robust Nebraska Extension presence by cooperating with local faculty and staff in a team environment to promote Extension’s educational opportunities and impact in the host county
Cultivating a culture of collaboration with local leaders and community members that builds positive relationships between the University and the community
Supporting engagement of advisory or policy groups such as the Extension Board, Ag Society, or County Commissioners/Board of Supervisors
Understands and adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity compliance efforts
Accepts committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor's degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension instructor). If hired as an instructor, the incumbent will be expected to make satisfactory progress towards a master's degree within the initial five-year appointment period
Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting
Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., publications, presentations, web, and social media)
Experience and demonstrated ability to work with youth and youth organizations, including understanding positive youth development and youth program management
Preferred
Demonstrated experience working as a team, displaying strong leadership and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience/training in the recruitment, training, mentoring, and management of volunteers
Experience and ability to engage diverse and underserved audiences
Ability to speak language(s) in addition to English; Spanish preferred
Benefits
Tuition remission for full-time employees, up to 15 credit hours per year
Company
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska.
Founded in 1949
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