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Extension Program Coordinator, Leadership and Civic Engagement

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Bismarck, ND
Salary
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Industry
Office and Administration
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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Position Information

Position Description & Details:

The Extension Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with a team of Extension and research professionals and volunteers to provide innovative leadership for Extension leadership and civic engagement programs and the North Dakota Soil and Water Leadership Academy. This is a 75%-time, three-year, grant-funded position, and will be based in western North Dakota.

Responsibilities:

Extension leadership and civic engagement education (50%)
  • Teach, deliver and evaluate programs in leadership and civic engagement for adult and youth audiences. These programs will include the Community Impressions program, Building Tomorrow's Leaders program, Lead Local, Youth Lead Local, Marketing Hometown America, coordinate course work for the Remote Work Certification Program, and other Extension programs in western North Dakota. Successful Extension programs may involve:
    • Conduct needs assessment and issues identification that result in programs based on the needs of county citizens.
    • Interpret and integrate pertinent research information into educational programs.
    • Evaluate and market the impact of the educational programs delivered.
  • Participate in professional development experiences offered by NDSU Extension and other entities as appropriate.
  • Manage social media for Extension leadership and civic engagement programs to further the reach of information.
  • Cooperate and collaborate with local, county and state agencies, organizations and businesses to enhance community and leadership development programming opportunities.
  • Collaborate with NDSU professionals to review programs developed for North Dakota clientele.

Soil and Water Leadership Education (50%)
  • Assist in the creation and delivery of innovative learning experiences for soil and water leadership program initiatives to watershed coordinators, watershed advisory groups, Soil Conservation District boards and others working on water-related issues.
  • Interpret and integrate pertinent research information into the watershed leadership educational programs.
  • Evaluate and market the impact of the educational programs delivered.
  • Cooperate and collaborate with local, county and state agencies and organizations to enhance other Extension community and leadership development programming opportunities.
  • Coordinate online training program for SCD supervisors.

Other
  • Assure compliance with equal opportunities policies.
  • Be self-directed with minimal supervision.
  • Some weekend and evening work is required.
  • Participate in professional development experiences offered by NDSU Extension and other entities as appropriate.
  • Some travel required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of Extension programming.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, day hours

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualitifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree, by start date, in a discipline related to the responsibilities of the position, with the academic capacity to enroll in a relevant graduate program in the future.
  • Skills that demonstrate knowledge and expertise in leadership development, civic engagement, group processes, communication, natural resources management or other related fields and the understanding necessary to effectively communicate the knowledge and application to other disciplines.
  • The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media.
  • Organizational management skills including the ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment, work flexible and extended hours, extended travel required and manage time and resources (including grant writing) to efficiently accomplish the duties of the position.
  • Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
  • Valid driver's license.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Five or more years Cooperative Extension work experience.
  • Recent experience with North Dakota Soil Conservation District educational programs
  • Experience designing and delivering educational programs.
  • Experience with social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

  • Applicant Materials Required: Cover letter, resume, three professional references and transcript

    Screening will begin 1/13/21 and continue until filled

    Benefits:

    NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

    About Us

    North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

    NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

    NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

    NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

    Mission

    With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

    Additional Information

    No Smoking Notice:

    As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

    EO/AA Statement:

    North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

    Veteran's Preference Notice:

    This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

    Company

    NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

    North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

    NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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    1340 Administration Ave.
    Fargo
    ND
    58102
    United States

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