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Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development/Cass County

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
Agriculture
Role
Childcare Provider
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Position Description:
The Extension Agent will work collaboratively with a team of Extension and research professionals and volunteers to provide innovative leadership for the Cass County Extension 4-H youth development program. The primary duty is to teach educational programs in social, human and behavioral sciences and evaluate educational programs with a measurable impact on enhancing the life skills of youth, adults and volunteers. Supervision is provided by the Extension District Director serving Cass County.

This is a full-time position planning and delivering educational programs in Cass County and, when appropriate, programming cooperatively in neighboring counties. This position is based in the Cass County office of NDSU Extension, which is located in Fargo, ND.

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Educate
• Teach, deliver and evaluate programs in social, human and behavioral sciences and 4-H youth development to adult and youth audiences. Successful Extension programs will require you to:
- 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.
- Develop expertise in a subject matter competency area, and to plan, implement and deliver educational programs on a county and/or communities-of-interest basis.
- Evaluate and market the impact of the educational programs delivered.
- Cultivate a strong relationship with and use multiple media outlets and resources.
- Develop, conduct and evaluate 4-H youth development experiences using the club and camping delivery methods in partnership with community organizations.
• Provide community and leadership development education related to the 4-H youth development program.
• Participate in professional development experiences offered by NDSU Extension and other entities, as appropriate.

Collaborate and Facilitate
• Cooperate and collaborate with local, county and state agencies, organizations and businesses to enhance 4-H youth development and programming opportunities, and utilize stakeholder input to formulate program plans to address issues that affect people throughout their life span.
• Collaborate with NDSU professionals to develop interdisciplinary programs, some of which will be delivered on a community of interest or program team basis.
• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment and provide training and management systems. This would include working with the 4-H council and other groups.

Other
• Assure compliance with equal opportunity policies.
• Some weekend and evening work is required.
• Travel within the county and district is required. Occasional travel outside the district is required. Overnight trips will also be required on occasion in the district and state for meetings, 4-H/youth development activities and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Extension programming.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Behavioral expectations include:
• Work ethically, with integrity, and respect confidentiality.
• Contribute to a healthy environment of cooperative, supportive and positive working relationships with co-workers and clientele.
• Resolve differences constructively by using tact and courtesy.
• Use effective time management and prioritization skills with multiple demands on time and resources.
• Be prepared and prompt in attendance for work and meetings and be fully engaged.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, image and personal motivation. Be a professional at all times.
• Be an active learner to keep relevant with new teaching strategies, advances in the professional field, technology, news and with related research.
• Be an effective relationship-builder with community members (including county leaders, organizations), NDSU Extension employees, peers and supervisor.
• Be self-directed with little supervision in the work environment.
• Commitment to professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree related to education, communication, youth development or related discipline appropriate to the position required by date of hire.
2. Extension experience in 4-H youth development or applicable professional experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan and communicate (i.e. presentation skills, strong writing and social media usage)
4. Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
5. Access to a personal vehicle
6. Valid driver's license
7. Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree
2. Volunteer recruitment and management experience
3. Teaching experience in a formal or informal setting
4. Experience with youth, families and community organizations
5. Experience working with various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
6. Ability to design, promote, implement and evaluate educational programs
7. Leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career and/or community activities
8. Experience with problem solving, conflict management and/or relationship building
9. Public relations experience with mass media (TV, Internet, radio, newspapers).

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please describe how you meet each of the minimum qualifications and any/all of the preferred qualifications in the cover letter. Please upload transcripts for all degrees. Complete contact information for three persons familiar with your professional training and/or work experience is required. These must be three different people than those listed on your application. Please upload this as "Other Documents 1." Screening for this position will begin November 28, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.

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.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Academic Department
    • Bismarck Tribune
    • CareerFargo.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Fargo Forum
    • JobsHQ
    • Friend/Co-worker/Family member
    • Higheredjobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Service of North Dakota
    • NDSU Employee
    • NDSU Website
    • Other newspaper (Please specify below)
    • Professional Publication/Organization Website
    • University Placement Office
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Other (Please specify below)
  2. If Other, please specify:
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Are you a North Dakota resident?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. If yes, list exact dates of service:
    (Open Ended Question)
  7. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
  4. Other Document 1
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript 2
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
  4. Veterans Administration Letter
  5. Other Document 3
  6. Unofficial Transcript 3


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.

Company info
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Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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