Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Claude Bess, claude.bess@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

About this Position

About OSU Extension: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) Extension Educators provide a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OCES represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914.

The mission of OCES is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge. Extension Educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.

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The candidate will coordinate FCS programming to county FCS educators and constituents by providing leadership and education.

• Work closely with the Assistant Director, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service/Family and Consumer Sciences program leader
• Serve as a team member of district professionals under the direct supervision and guidance of the District Extension Director
• Function as a liaison between field and state staff to promote effective interaction
• Provide staff development in organizational development and management, needs assessment, and program development in Family and Consumer Sciences
• Develop and implement a statewide FCS program that complements current programs at the state and district levels. The programmatic area will depend on the expertise and background of the individual
• Seek and develop new program ideas and inspire others to more effective, creative performance
• Identify appropriate educational delivery methods and resources for meeting the needs of clientele in urban, rural, and culturally diverse communities
• Increase awareness of family and consumer sciences by maintaining contacts with professional organizations and family service agencies and organizations
• Lead and collaborate with county, district, and state staff in the procurement of grant projects that contribute to individual and coordinated county extension programs.
• Monitor FCS grants and special projects in the district
• Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or for other reasons as assigned by the District Extension Director

Required Qualifications

• Master's with at least one degree in Family and Consumer Sciences or closely related
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Demonstrated expertise in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minimum of three years of Cooperative Extension work.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid Drivers License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OCES by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
  • Must possess strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to continue personal professional development.
  • Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders and other professionals, etc.
  • Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work is desirable.