University of Florida · 9 hours ago
County Extension Director and Extension Agent II-IV OR Program Extension Agent II-IV - Manatee
Manatee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Florida is a leading land-grant institution that emphasizes teaching, research, and Extension services. The County Extension Director will provide leadership for the Manatee County Extension program, focusing on integrating technologies and enhancing community engagement in natural resource management.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Recruit, hire, lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate county faculty and staff
Foster positive staff relationships and morale
Analyze fiscal needs and prepare and present annual budgets for the county department and University funds appropriated to Manatee County Extension
Ensure implementation of annual professional development plans for each county Extension personnel
Conduct performance evaluations as required by County and UF
Build effective relationships with stakeholders, county government, community leaders, private sector clientele, media, government agencies, county residents, and UF/IFAS faculty, staff, and Extension administration
Leverage data to identify opportunities for Extension program expansion and improvement
Promote the use of relevant data collection software and tools, enhancing the impact and efficiency of programs
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across Extension initiatives
Establish and maintain an advisory committee representative of the county's demographics and stakeholders to ensure Extension programs meet community needs and remain relevant
Provide support to each county faculty member maintaining an Extension program advisory committee
Lead faculty in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs using Extension-based logic models and measurable objectives
Oversee efforts to ensure residents have equitable access to programs and services provided by Extension, including required annual documentation
Manage the Manatee County Extension office facilities in accordance with county management guidance and expectations
Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Natural Resources educational program in cooperation with Manatee County and municipal governments, residents, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders, including program advisory committee members
Develop and implement educational programs that integrate emerging technologies to improve natural resource management, including the social, environmental, and economic impacts of programs
Utilize dashboards and reporting tools to provide stakeholders with accessible insights into program metrics, outcomes, and community impact
Collaborate with other UF/IFAS faculty, Manatee County departments, and partner agencies to help design, conduct, and evaluate studies (including data collection) that assess natural resources in Manatee County
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in an academic field, including Natural or Water Resources; Public Policy; Agricultural or Extension Education; Community Resource Development; Wildlife Conservation; or a related field
At least three years of administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience
Professional written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills (as indicated by submitted materials and interview)
Technological literacy and proficiency with cloud-based applications, including Microsoft 365 and artificial intelligence-powered tools
Ability to establish solid partnerships and to find innovative ways to attract new audiences and volunteers, as indicated by previous experience
Ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a valid Florida driver's license
Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel
Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values
Preferred
At least five years of professional Extension experience or equivalent
Experience creating program logic models, developing instructional materials, and applying teaching methods appropriate for the audience
Experience in the engagement and leadership of volunteers
Experience acquiring funding through grants, contracts, and awards
Demonstrated management skills including coaching, mentoring, supervising, and conflict resolution
Familiarity of working in environments led by elected and appointed government officials
Benefits
Health Assessment Required
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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