Oklahoma State University
District Extension Director
Oklahoma State University, Enid, Oklahoma, us, 73702
Position Details
Req ID:
req18854 Position Title:
District Extension Director Position Type:
Staff Full-Time Position Number:
430294 OSU Campus:
Cooperative Extension Department:
District Director's Office W Location Address:
205 W Maple Avenue, Suite 510, Enid, OK 73701-4040 Hiring Supervisor:
Damona Doye Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience (Contingent upon available funding) Work Schedule:
To be determined by supervisor. Job Summary: Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OSU Extension represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge. Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development. This is a full-time 12-month appointment. The incumbent is administratively accountable to the Vice President, Dean and Director, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, through the Associate Vice President of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. This position is located in Enid, Oklahoma and provides administrative leadership for counties which comprise the West Extension District. Leadership responsibilities include: Personnel and fiscal management, budget development, performance evaluation, employee relations, staff recruitment and development, and public relations/marketing. Leadership for the members of the district team, which includes area specialists, district program specialists, and county educators. Ensure high quality extension programs in cooperation with appropriate Extension and research leaders by overseeing all phases of program planning, implementation, evaluation and fund development. Assure compliance with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment and program delivery. Provide career, professional, and personal development opportunities for employees. Serve as a facilitator with Extension educators and county budget decision-makers to fund Extension personnel and programs. Support close working relationships with advisory committees, county commissioners, commodity groups, and other users of Extension programs as well as OSU administrators, department heads, center directors, program leaders, human resource director, sponsored programs office, OSU Foundation and others. Actively contribute as part of the Extension leadership team to facilitate statewide leadership and management uniformity across the extension districts. Day to day interaction with state administrators regarding personnel and fiscal matters. Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or for other reasons as assigned by the office of the Associate Vice President. Additionally, this individual is expected to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Travel throughout the district, state, and occasionally out-of-state. Travel budget provided. Maintain cellular or other electronic communication device. The incumbent’s salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device. Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and funding. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. For full consideration, all applicant documents should be submitted by January 3, 2025. Position will be open until filled. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Master’s degree with at least one degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, or in an area related to Extension Education or Administration. Seven (7) or more years of successful progressively responsible professional work experience with a minimum of five (5) years of Cooperative Extension work. Prior successful work experiences utilizing personnel and fiscal management and supervision is required. Leadership roles and interaction with governmental and public agency officials is desirable. Valid Driver's License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel. Ability to provide strong visionary and progressive administrative leadership. Substantial knowledge and understanding of Extension organization, operation, philosophy and objectives. Demonstrated abilities in planning, organizing, budgeting, personnel management, motivating employees and team building. Demonstrated high levels of competency in human relations and communications. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, situations, and day-to-day demands. Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders, faculty, staff and the public. Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology to support program delivery, training and staff development. A commitment to the continuation of personal professional development. 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. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. For more information, visit
eeo.okstate.edu .
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req18854 Position Title:
District Extension Director Position Type:
Staff Full-Time Position Number:
430294 OSU Campus:
Cooperative Extension Department:
District Director's Office W Location Address:
205 W Maple Avenue, Suite 510, Enid, OK 73701-4040 Hiring Supervisor:
Damona Doye Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience (Contingent upon available funding) Work Schedule:
To be determined by supervisor. Job Summary: Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OSU Extension represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge. Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development. This is a full-time 12-month appointment. The incumbent is administratively accountable to the Vice President, Dean and Director, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, through the Associate Vice President of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. This position is located in Enid, Oklahoma and provides administrative leadership for counties which comprise the West Extension District. Leadership responsibilities include: Personnel and fiscal management, budget development, performance evaluation, employee relations, staff recruitment and development, and public relations/marketing. Leadership for the members of the district team, which includes area specialists, district program specialists, and county educators. Ensure high quality extension programs in cooperation with appropriate Extension and research leaders by overseeing all phases of program planning, implementation, evaluation and fund development. Assure compliance with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment and program delivery. Provide career, professional, and personal development opportunities for employees. Serve as a facilitator with Extension educators and county budget decision-makers to fund Extension personnel and programs. Support close working relationships with advisory committees, county commissioners, commodity groups, and other users of Extension programs as well as OSU administrators, department heads, center directors, program leaders, human resource director, sponsored programs office, OSU Foundation and others. Actively contribute as part of the Extension leadership team to facilitate statewide leadership and management uniformity across the extension districts. Day to day interaction with state administrators regarding personnel and fiscal matters. Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or for other reasons as assigned by the office of the Associate Vice President. Additionally, this individual is expected to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Travel throughout the district, state, and occasionally out-of-state. Travel budget provided. Maintain cellular or other electronic communication device. The incumbent’s salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device. Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and funding. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. For full consideration, all applicant documents should be submitted by January 3, 2025. Position will be open until filled. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Master’s degree with at least one degree in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, or in an area related to Extension Education or Administration. Seven (7) or more years of successful progressively responsible professional work experience with a minimum of five (5) years of Cooperative Extension work. Prior successful work experiences utilizing personnel and fiscal management and supervision is required. Leadership roles and interaction with governmental and public agency officials is desirable. Valid Driver's License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel. Ability to provide strong visionary and progressive administrative leadership. Substantial knowledge and understanding of Extension organization, operation, philosophy and objectives. Demonstrated abilities in planning, organizing, budgeting, personnel management, motivating employees and team building. Demonstrated high levels of competency in human relations and communications. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, situations, and day-to-day demands. Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders, faculty, staff and the public. Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology to support program delivery, training and staff development. A commitment to the continuation of personal professional development. 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. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. For more information, visit
eeo.okstate.edu .
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