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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Extension Program Specialist III (4-H & Youth Development)

Prairie View, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Extension Program Specialist III focused on 4-H & Youth Development. The role involves providing technical assistance and developing innovative educational programs to support county staff and Extension customers in achieving strategic goals.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Utilize volunteers effectively to enhance and expand educational programming. Identify and address training needs by planning and implementing faculty and staff training in coordination with appropriate supervisors and specialists. Serve as a mentor to program specialists, assisting with onboarding, employee development, and the promotion process

Provide leadership to coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise. Design and lead the development of educational programs and initiatives, from assessment through evaluation, to generate measurable positive impacts. Utilize innovative technologies, problem-solving strategies, and advanced teaching methodologies to meet the needs of various audiences. Offer expertise in disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and interdisciplinary programming and projects

Develop and implement innovative evaluation methods to enhance program quality, educational content, and impact reporting. Deliver programs that achieve substantiated outcomes, including changes in knowledge, adoption of best practices, improved behaviors, and positive community impact

Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support program objectives. Identify, secure, and maintain financial support and resources for educational initiatives. Support applied research and industry engagement as applicable. Coordinate efforts across departments and agencies to enhance program effectiveness

Research, interpret, and disseminate educational information from credible sources. Develop outreach teaching tools such as reports, blogs, articles, fact sheets, curricula, and multimedia presentations. Utilize effective adult learning and group teaching methods to maximize knowledge transfer

Seek external funding to develop, implement, and evaluate statewide educational programs. Participate in relevant professional development activities, including speaking engagements and committee leadership. Adhere to policies and procedures at the national, state, university, and department levels. Complete required trainings in compliance with fiscal responsibility, risk management, research regulations, and other operational guidelines

Submit timely reports detailing program impacts, client outcomes, and contributions to state and federal reporting systems

Participate in college-wide events and perform others duties as assigned

Qualification

Master’s degreeTen years experienceWord processingDatabase applicationsPresentation softwareSpreadsheet applicationsMultitaskingAnalytical skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Master's degree in applicable field

Ten or more years of related professional experience

Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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