Agriculture And Natural Resources Extension Educator Specialist

Available Title(s):
1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator Specialist

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties: This position will lead regional agriculture Extension education and farm economic development programming and oversee education program employees. They will consult with stakeholder organizations to plan programs and be responsible as part of a team for extramural fund development. The specialist will develop learning packages, and research and develop material for training aids and media. They will serve as liaison among agencies, local government, the farming community, and other NGO partners on program development, implementation, and evaluation. Work will include both Extension education and community economic development programs, including direct community education and coordinating educational and capacity-building aspects of regional agriculture industry workforce development.

The position will be centrally involved in program and budget development, management, and leadership. Program oversight work includes evaluating public/community understanding and need to develop appropriate programs, advising top management, documenting and reporting qualitative and quantitative program outcomes across multiple timeframes, and assessing public/partner response to Extension programs and policies.

Additional tasks will include hiring, supervising, evaluating staff, maintaining regional community partnerships, advising County and regional leadership regarding program investments, opportunities, outcomes, and best practices, and communicating program activities to stakeholders, funders, and others.

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within targeted counties.
• While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020and RCW 46.29.090).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Extension

Department Name: Ag & Natural Resources

City, State, Zip: Olympia, WA 98503

Department Link: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/

Monthly Salary: $3,900.88 - $5,613.47 | Grade Z2-G3

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

Position Type: This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by August 20, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Thurston-County/Agriculture-and-Natural-Resources-Extension-Educator-Specialist_R-9952

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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