West Virginia University · 3 hours ago
4-H Youth Development Extension Agent (Cabell County) - Division of Land-Grant Engagement
Huntington, WV
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelWest Virginia University is seeking a dynamic individual to implement a comprehensive Extension program in 4-H and Youth Development. This role involves serving the community through educational programs, coordinating county efforts, and supporting various Extension initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Conducts educational programs in their designated program area to help people more effectively interpret and use science-based findings
Assumes responsibility for developing and executing a Plan of Work. The Plan of Work will include 4-HYD programming with the possibility to include Family and Community Development as well as Agriculture and Natural Resources programming appropriate for county needs
Involves the Extension Service Committee and community stakeholders in appropriate program advisory committees to analyze the county situation, identify priority problems and develop and implement programs
Uses the resources of the West Virginia University and the community to effectively implement county programs
Identifies, recruits, and develops volunteer leadership to assists with the carrying out the program of work in the county
Develops and uses appropriate systems for reporting program accomplishments
Functions always as a professional educator
Actively participates with Extension work teams to help focus and develop regional and statewide programs in designated program areas
Faculty members are expected to engage in recruitment, retention and student success activities that promote access, education, training, experiences and career opportunities for young people that will lead to their future enrollment at WVU or other post-secondary institutions
Develops an understanding of the county, the needs of its citizens and Extension's role in meeting those needs
Understands the county situation in terms of social and economic factors
Understands the role of County Extension Service in effecting changes in the county situation
Continuously examines their role as a change agent
Assesses the degree to which programs meet the needs of clients, induce positive change, improve performance, or measurably impact priority problems
Participates in professional development activities that increase expertise in the discipline
Demonstrates the ability to apply current knowledge to address specific priority problems
Assesses the degree to which new knowledge moves the faculty and learner to decision making and action
Follows a sound process in developing educational programs in designated areas of responsibility
Develop, market, deliver, facilitate, and evaluate non-credit educational programming in response to locally identified priority needs in 4-H and Youth Development and other Extension program areas as appropriate
Establishes clear objectives and uses appropriate subject matter content and learning experiences to reach these objectives
Designs and implements a variety of program delivery methods to reach target clientele
Takes necessary action to ensure that sufficient groundwork is laid for programs to succeed
Evaluates results, measures impact, and accounts to appropriate stakeholders for program accomplishments
Uses the results of program evaluation to initiate changes in the implementation of the program
Understands and conveys the philosophy, objectives and policies of WVUES
Assists in determining and obtaining resources needed to implement the Plan of Work
Plans and provides the training needed to equip volunteer leaders to carry out the program
Develops and maintains two-way communications with volunteer leaders
Establishes and maintains rapport with personnel of the mass media and arranges for appropriate releases in the program area
Understands and implements the provisions of EEO and ADA
For appointment at the Service Assistant Professor rank the applicant must have a master’s degree
For appointment at the Service Instructor rank the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree
Candidates with a degree in progress may be considered for this position, but the degree must be conferred by hire date
Desirable areas of educational experience include education, youth or child development, Agriculture and Extension education, Organizational Leadership, or closely related field at the graduate or undergraduate level
Training and experience in education, youth or child development, Agriculture and Extension education, or Organizational Leadership is highly desired
Demonstrated leadership and management skill through collaborations and partnerships with agencies and organizations is necessary
Demonstrated leadership and management skills through collaborations and partnerships with agencies and organizations is necessary
Documented experience in volunteer management, supervision, resource development, and team leadership is desirable
Proficiency in oral and written communication and knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management are required
Experience working with advisory committees and/or focus groups
Experience working with the media and web-based information delivery methods
Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fundraising, contracting or cost recovery efforts
Experience in promoting, marketing or creating public awareness of program/services among key community decision makers
Extension or similar work experience is preferred
Ability to meet travel demands of position (overnight stays), such as 4-H youth camps, conferences, professional development sessions and training
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct training and perform duties of the position
The Service Assistant Professor and/or the Service Instructor positions are 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track positions
The successful candidate will be evaluated for providing a significant contribution in service and teaching. Accomplishments will be evaluated at least annually and will be judged in the context of these roles
The position will provide 4-H and youth development programming in assigned county. They will also be subject matter resource person for regional and statewide programming as needed
Qualification
Required
For appointment at the Service Assistant Professor rank the applicant must have a master's degree
For appointment at the Service Instructor rank the applicant must have a bachelor's degree
Candidates with a degree in progress may be considered for this position, but the degree must be conferred by hire date
Demonstrated leadership and management skill through collaborations and partnerships with agencies and organizations is necessary
Proficiency in oral and written communication and knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management are required
Experience working with advisory committees and/or focus groups
Experience working with the media and web-based information delivery methods
Preferred
Desirable areas of educational experience include education, youth or child development, Agriculture and Extension education, Organizational Leadership, or closely related field at the graduate or undergraduate level
Training and experience in education, youth or child development, Agriculture and Extension education, or Organizational Leadership is highly desired
Documented experience in volunteer management, supervision, resource development, and team leadership is desirable
Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fundraising, contracting or cost recovery efforts
Experience in promoting, marketing or creating public awareness of program/services among key community decision makers
Extension or similar work experience is preferred
Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1867
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Funding
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$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
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Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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