Posted Salary Range: 135,000 -145,000
Job Summary
The Associate Director for Extension
is responsible for administering and managing the Extension Program in accordance to applicable federal and state laws and regulations and
university policies. The incumbent is accountable for providing leadership, coordination, supervision and assistance necessary to plan,
implement and maintain an effective and efficient Extension Program. The Associate Director of Extension works in close collaboration with
the Dean and Director of the School of Agriculture, Research, Extension and Applied Sciences
Knowledge Skills and
Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership skills, vision, and ability to identify and build on the strengths of a successful
Extension organization. - The ability to think strategically and build consensus and engage the staff and administration in
collegial and constructive decision making. - Significant and successful administrative experience.
- Strong management
skills, including experience in financial management, strategic planning, and team-building; and - The capacity and desire to lead
the Extension organization in educational programs and technical assistance initiatives. - Committed to excellence and
effectiveness in educational programming and experience in conducting applied research are essential.
Essential
Job Functions
- Coordinate with the program staff and other university officials in developing and/or maintaining
long-range and annual plans for the program. - Provide the coordination, supervision and assistance necessary to ensure that the
goals and objectives of the program are achieved on a timely basis. - Assist in the selection, orientation and training of program
staff. - Prepare budget estimates and the final budget.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports
required by Alcorn State University, USDA, Science Education Administration (SEA) and other appropriate agencies. - Ensure the
proper use, maintenance, security and accounting for facilities and equipment assigned to or acquired by the program. - Maintaining
accurate and up-to-date, departmental personnel files on all program employees. - Enforce and adhere to university policies related
to the operation of the program. - Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program and make recommendations to the Dean of
the School of AREAS for program modification, expansion and/or curtailment as be appropriate. - Provide staff members with the
coordination, training, supervision and assistance necessary to carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. - Coordinate and cooperate with Mississippi State University’s Cooperative Extension Program to encourage a beneficial relationship
between both programs. - Conduct regular evaluation of the program staff members and provide them with appropriate feedback.
- Recommend the hiring, retention, promotion, salary change and termination of staff members to the Dean of School of AREAS.
Keep abreast of federal and state laws and regulations affecting the Extension Program and keep appropriate university officials
informed and up-to-date.
- Keep abreast and up-to-date of the university policies governing the operation of the program and assist
in reviewing the policies and recommending changes when necessary. - Encourage and promote an effective working relationship among
extension, research and teaching at the university. - Participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., that will enhance
his/her professional performance. - Provide opportunities for staff members to improve their professional competencies and
encourage them to do so. - Execute any and all other responsibilities within university policies and applicable federal and state
laws and regulations which will promote and foster the program’s achievement of the university’s mission and goals. - Execute any
and all other responsibilities within university policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations which will promote and
foster the program’s achievement of the university’s mission and goals. - Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
An earned PhD in an appropriate field from an accredited institution; he/she should be at the
Rank of Associate Professor (in current position) and has the ability to obtain rank and tenure as Professor in the School of Agriculture,
Research, Extension and Applied Sciences at Alcorn State University.
Licensing and
Certifications
N/A
Posting Number: S1177
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