UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Assistant Director and Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development for University of Maryland Extension provides statewide leadership and direction for 4-H Youth Development programs and faculty. He/she is administratively responsible to the UME Associate Director for addressing the mission and goals of 4-H Youth Development programs while aligning 4-H priorities with those of UME and AGNR.
Duties and Responsibilities: This position provides leadership and direction for University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development programs and faculty across the state. Duties include identifying issues and opportunities that alignment with organizational priorities, and to work with faculty and partners to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that address statewide needs of consumers, residents, agencies, organizations, industries, and communities in these areas.
Major responsibilities include:
• Provide overall statewide leadership and direction to 4-H youth development faculty and programs.
• Leadership and oversight of non-formal Extension education and applied research projects in alignment with program goals and priorities.
• Enhance Extension program areas in 4-H youth development by securing and championing with faculty the garnering of extramural funds from local, state, regional, and federal agencies, industry groups, foundations, and other appropriate sources.
• Provide guidance to county and specialist faculty in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Provide leadership to faculty in long-range planning, writing, reporting, professional development and grant management.
• Mentor faculty to ensure clarity of expectations for Extension programming, scholarship, service and teaching, providing opportunity for success as an Extension Educator, while also instilling professional confidence and pride.
• Provide leadership, promotional guidance, and coaching to tenure track and professional track faculty.
• Conduct annual program and faculty evaluations, including the delivery of AFRs (annual faculty review) to county and state faculty.
• Provide annual reports to the Associate Director of Extension and Assistant Director of Evaluation as part of the required Federal reporting on Extension programs and impacts.
• Facilitate and support collaboration of 4-H youth development programs at county and state levels.
• Work collaboratively with UME Program Leaders to encourage and promote interdisciplinary programming.
• Work with Assistant Director of Evaluation and Assessment to ensure an effective plan and process is in place for 4-H youth development program evaluation and applied research efforts.
• Provide leadership and oversight to 4-H youth development Action Teams.
• Assist in recruitment and hiring faculty in critical areas of need for Extension vacancies.
• Engage in regional and national Extension activities.
• Manage and allocate funds to support UME 4-H youth development priority programs.
• Serve as a member of the UME administrative team, with a diverse portfolio of duties as assigned, including active participation in University of Maryland Extension leadership meetings, strategic planning, curriculum and program planning, and training.
• Represent UME to stakeholders and partners across the statewide, regionally, and nationally.
• Works cooperatively with Maryland 4-H Foundation Board of Directors and serves as direct supervisor to Foundation Executive Director.
Required Qualifications:
• Candidates must have an earned doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D), and must be able to be tenured in a department as a Professor, or tenured in Extension as a Principal Agent or equivalent rank. At least one graduate degree, preferably the doctorate, must be in youth development, education, and/or social science related area
• Applicants should have significant leadership experience, preferably within the Cooperative Extension System, and be recognized within a field of specialization.
• A demonstrated understanding and application of the Land Grant mission, as well as relevant administrative experience is desired.
• Candidates must have experience with promoting advocacy in educational programming, clientele served, and staffing.
• Evidence of leadership, teamwork, collaboration, excellence in human relationship skills, as well as written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Evidence of successful management of interdisciplinary extramurally funded programs, as well as the acquisition and management of grants is critical.
• Computer skills necessary for budget and administrative program management must be demonstrated.
• Personal transportation and valid driver’s license required. Ability to travel statewide and nationally as needed is an expectation for this position.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Due: May 29, 2019
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