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Director, County Training Program

Job Details

Position Details

Req ID:

req17928

Position Title:

Director, County Training Program

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

CS9677

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Agricultural Economics

Location Address:                    

308 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078

Hiring Supervisor:

Cheryl DeVuyst

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

62,000.00 - 84,060.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with one hour for lunch

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Department of Agricultural Economics teaches skills in business management, marketing/sales, finance, accounting, and economics related to agriculture and related industries. It also includes the field of community development which encompasses local leadership skills. Students learn how to analyze the big-picture issues related to agricultural, food or natural resource policies; rural or community development; or environmental and natural resource economics. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/agecon/There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.htmlThe County Training Program (CTP) empowers county officials with continuing education opportunities, technical assistance, and research materials to better equip themselves for their statute-mandated duties.
The County Training Program provides training for seventy-seven Oklahoma counties to include county commissioners, county clerks, county treasurers, county assessors, court clerks, county sheriffs, their deputies and employees, excise board members, candidates for county office and any other persons through the Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University.
The County Training Program is seeking a program director to lead staff educators and encourage growth within the program. The director should be confident in their ability to teach, guide, and lead.
The director works under the direction of OSU Extension and the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics through the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree in Business Management, Education Administration, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field of study.Minimum of ten years County Government Experience.* Excellent organizational skills
* Exhibit professionalism for program staff, students, and stakeholders.
* Must have proficiency in curriculum development.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Valid driver’s license;
Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

* Ability to load and unload educational materials and equipment in containers weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Preferred: PhD in Business Management, Education Administration, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field of study.* Supervisory experience in evaluation, budgeting, hiring, and coaching personnel.
* Proven record of effective teaching and public speaking.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

Organization

Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that prepares students for success. Orange is the Answer. Through leadership and service, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world. 
 

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is part of the modern land-grant system of Oklahoma State University. OSU-OKC is a two-year public institution, offering more than 50 degrees and certificate options. Through quality education, a supportive environment, leadership training and service opportunities, OSU-OKC trains students to work and educates them to lead. OSU-OKC graduates are found throughout the community serving as police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, healthcare professionals and business owners. osuokc.edu

      
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression,  national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. Oklahoma State University campuses are tobacco and vapor-free.

Company info
Telephone
405-945-3206
Location
900 N Portland
Oklahoma CIty
OK
73107
US

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