Assistant Administrator - Community Development Outreach
Assistant Administrator - Community Development Outreach
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Assistant Administrator Community Development & Outreach.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre 5.52 km2 campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Administrator for Community Development and Outreach will develop coordinate and facilitate programming through the Cooperative Extension Program designed to assist communities to realize their longterm goals; through provision of education technical assistance and opportunities to secure grants that support strategic planning and community visioning in order to provide a foundation for economic development. Coordinate or assist in the coordination of programs through outreach efforts with USDA Agencies State private and public and nonprofit entities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop an effective planofwork for instituting quality Cooperative Extension community development and outreach programs Write grants (evidence of successful funding) Build partnerships with Federal and State Agencies and private companies for improving the life (quality) of communities Problemsolve and partner with citizens community groups community leaders Promote programs and initiative(s) that provide for selfsustaining longterm economic development in rural areas
- Access Federal Programs targeting community development
- Assist communities in developing strategic plans
- Assess communities to determine developmental needs Provide educational forums on improving the quality of life for communities through economic development networks education health utilities and safety
- Stay current and knowledgeable of USDA community development policies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in Agricultural Economics economics business administration or other business disciplines is required. Preference will be given to applicants with extension and strong community development experiences. Applicants with degrees in closely related disciplines with community development experiences may also apply.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate degree in any of the aforementioned areas
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Travel (Overnight and day trips) required as needed Evening and /or weekend work may be required Climate controlled environment
PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
