Extension Agent CED Uvalde County
Extension Agent CED Uvalde County
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Job Title
Extension Agent CED Uvalde CountyAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Adloc Cooperative Extension ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
This position is located in Uvalde County at 1619 Garner Field Rd. Uvalde TX 78801.
Job Description Summary:
This position will provide Community & Economic Development leadership for effective educational programs and technical assistance supporting families youth and entrepreneurs in business development and community resource education in the county. The employee will conduct community workshops and provide counseling in subject matters that support small business startup small business expansion entrepreneurship homeownership and workforce development. The employee will promote manage and evaluate outreach programs and report the results. The agent will work with committees and community leaders that provide direction for Extension programs. Agent will work with communitybased organizations to effectively link the Community Development Unit and the community.
Responsibilities:
Regularly delivers Community and Economic Development (CED) communitybased educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served.
Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs small business owners agribusinesses and land owners on financial resources business planning marketing budgeting efficient agribusiness practices and business development issues.
Plan and implement appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness.Develops plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs. Develops and follows a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development.
Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs and strategies. Collaborates with nonprofit community organizations agencies key stakeholders civic groups local governments and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multicounty programs. Collaborates with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.
Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics mass media interviews (when appropriate) and participating in Extension publications on community and economic development topics.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree
No prior experience required
Preferred Education and Experience:
Masters degree
Five 5 or more of extension research teaching or related experience in vocational business accounting entrepreneurship economic development organization nonprofit relevant industrial or commercial experience e.g. business technical assistance agribusiness banking lending community development public service companies
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications. Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems. Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements:
Ability to reside in county have access to a personal vehicle obtain or maintain a valid Texas Drivers License appropriate insurance coverage and travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take place during the night weekend or outofcounty). Travel allowance is provided.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box.Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Cover Letter
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above ator should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
