Extension County Director - Boyle County
Title | Department | Job Category | Salary | Application Deadline | Link to Posting |
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Extension County Director - Boyle County |
KCES Region Central Area 03 | Extension | $66,500 – $86,500 | https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/540825 |
Location: Danville, KY
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 background 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
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