Job Information
University of Kentucky Extension County Director - Boyle County in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Extension County Director - Boyle County |
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Requisition Number | RE45782 |
Working Title | |
Department Name | 81C03: KCES Region Central Area 03 |
Work Location | Danville, KY |
Grade Level | 00 |
Salary Range | |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | No set minimum requirements. |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | No set minimum requirements. |
Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
Physical Requirements | Job related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds |
Shift | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours. |
Job Summary | The Extension County Director will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in the county. The County Director responsibilities include: (1) oversee and ensure quality of educational programming throughout the county; has primary responsibility to ensure completion of county Plan of Work (2) serve as the primary contact and manage the relationship with the District Board in the County; serve as primary contact for County Extension Council; coordinating regular meetings; working with committees and agents to ensure a diverse local membership (3) ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations (4) supervise and/or oversee agents and county office staff (5) develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships (6) foster teamwork and collaboration throughout program areas, staff and county partnerships (7) respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner; (8) ensure that all youth and adults have an equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. This dynamic position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong in economic development, government relations, and grant acquisition. All staff in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675. Salary Range: $66,500 - $86,500 |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Supervision & leadership experience |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
Preferred Education/Experience | MS plus 4 years of experience in Cooperative Extension Service |
Deadline to Apply | 06/30/2024 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) including driving under the influence (DUI)? If yes, please explain giving date(s) and location and complete name at the time.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please select which of the following best represents your highest level of education completed.
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- All But Dissertation
- PhD
- How many years of paid work experience in Cooperative Extension do you have?
- None
- Less than one year, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 11 years, up through 15 years
- More than 15 years
- How many years of experience do you have providing supervision and leadership?
- None
- More than 0, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years, but less than 10 years
- More than 10 years
- Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK’s online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Journal of Extension
- Handshake
- Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
- Received an email about the posting
- Career Fair
- MANRRS or Junior MANRRS
- Local newspaper advertisement
- An employee, colleague, friend and/or family member
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Academic Transcript
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/7WgkMPi6dp7yyILJmS77QK
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