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Vacancy Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Associate Director NC State Extension & State Program Leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Position Number 00062189 Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Department 110401 - Administration - Extension Ser Department Administration - Extension Ser Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Established in 1914, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (NCCES) is the local and statewide outreach provider of North Carolina’s preeminent research enterprise – NC State University – delivering research-based agricultural, food and youth programs for all North Carolinians.

The Extension Service is part of NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and also partners with local governments and N.C. A&T State University’s Cooperative Extension Program to deliver trusted, research-based information that enriches the lives, land and economy of North Carolinians. There is an Extension office working to help individuals and communities thrive in each of the state’s 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee.

Extension affects the lives of millions of North Carolina residents. It supports the state’s most important industry, agriculture, and works with organizations and businesses of all types, ranging from small farms selling locally to international firms with a global reach. Extension supports communities, businesses, families and individuals, helping all to achieve economic, societal and intellectual prosperity.

The Extension Service partners with agriculture, business, education, government and industry to create a unique culture of collaboration that increases productivity and fuels economic development. As NC State’s largest outreach function and the largest non-formal educational outreach organization in the 17-campus UNC system, Extension is an international model for excellence in non-formal community-based education.

Essential Job Duties

The desired candidate for the Associate Director NC State Extension & State Program Leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources position should process or build a comprehensive knowledge of the day-to-day program and operations of North Carolina Cooperative Extension (CES), as well as an understanding of the NC agricultural industry. This understanding would include state, federal and county budgets, budget processes, policy rules and regulations, the dynamics, industries, organizations, and politics of NC agriculture and how they all are impacted by Extension’s Long Range Plan.

The position works with the Director to represent and strategically position and market CES to internal and external partners, stakeholders and clients. The position also works with the Director to envision and provide oversight for the agents, specialists, and faculty that implement the plan. He/she provides leadership to the Department Extension Leaders, Program Teams, and all Agriculture and Natural Resources/Community Resource Development (ANR/CRD) Extension programs (county and state).

The Associate Director works closely with the Director, program leaders, the Accountability and Evaluation Coordinator, and the NC A&T State University program leaders to ensure program planning and reporting needs are met. The individual should work to design and align all objectives around prioritized needs as identified by appropriate needs assessments and to ensure all organizational and administrative reports are prepared and submitted on time.

The position coordinates and fosters greater collaboration among departments, counties, administration, and with NC A&T to improve efficiencies, outcomes, and effectiveness of programs and the organization. He/she helps develop strategic relationships among specialists and agents to ensure short- and long-term programmatic training and development of ANR/CRD agents and specialists. The position ensures current technical information is available through publications and Extension portals and is readily available to and formatted for county agents to deliver educational programs and technical support.

Responsible for reviewing county Plans of Work as needed, faculty Statements of Mutual Expectations, and promotion and tenure documents for ANR/CRD to ensure outcomes and impacts are achieved. The position manages units of Extension Information Technology, Community Development, Accountability and Evaluation, and Plants for Human Health Institute Extension. The Associate Director manages budgets for these units, as well as funds for Program Teams, special projects, and requested agent training programs within ANR/CRD.

The Associate Director works collaboratively with peers in the NC Agricultural Research Service and College of Natural Resources to serve as administrative advisor/liaison for commodity groups, SERA, other multi-state projects, Extension and Research Centers, committees of the State Association of County Commissioners, and other state and federal government agencies. He/she will work with peers in Research and Academics to implement college-wide policies, procedures and special activities.

The position serves as primary support to the Director and may participate in events, make decisions, or adopt issues in his/her place, as well as provide information, analysis, or opinion on issues and decisions to be made. They also work with College Advancement to help guide relations for ANR. The incumbent independently handles special requests and adopts leadership for relevant special projects and issues to positively represent Extension, the College, and the University and to help solve critical issues.

Inclusiveness and diversity are critical to the success of the university. Therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to foster and promote an environment that is welcoming of all individuals.

Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Education/Experience

Earned doctorate in a technical area of agriculture, natural resources, or community development.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Cooperative Extension required.

Successful candidate must have education and experience that would qualify them for academic rank at the level of professor with tenure in a CALS department. The academic department will depend on the expertise of the selected candidate.

Departmental Required Skills

Demonstrated leadership and success in extension programming, agent training, organizational leadership, budget management and personnel supervision.

Demonstrated personal ethics and integrity, belief in value of the diversity, servant leadership, successful leadership of and participation on teams.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Demonstrated effectiveness in networking, negotiation, strategic thinking, prioritization and critical decision making.

Ability to successfully engage, motivate, and lead people.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience in Extension Administration preferred.

Proven ability to effectively coordinate programs with administrators in other colleges and units within NC State and/or NC A&T State University.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

Applicant must submit a Cover Letter, Statement of Extension Philosophy and Experience, Contact Information for References, and a CV.

• Please upload your Statement of Extension Philosophy and Experience as Other Document (1).

Candidates must receive a positive vote from a relevant academic department within the College to hold the rank of Full Professor.

Job Open Date 04/19/2019 Anticipated Closing Date Open Until Filled Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2019 AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you selected "Other" for the previous question, please provide the source you learned about this opportunity from.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have or will you have by date of hire, an earned doctorate degree in a technical area of agriculture, natural resources, or community development?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have education and experience that would qualify you to hold academic rank at the level of professor with tenure in the College?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have at least 10 years of experience in Cooperative Extension?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Please describe any experience you may have in Extension Administration.

   (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document (1)
4. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents