Penn State Extension Educator Leadership Programs

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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need performance and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Extension is hiring an Extension Educator to provide leadership for program design delivery and outreach while strengthening partnerships and advancing Extensions strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for planning developing implementing and evaluating research-based leadership development programs for diverse audiences including youth and adults as part of Penn State Extension within the College of Agricultural Sciences. This position requires an individual who is highly motivated and skilled in leadership education and program delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of leadership programming using multiple modalities including in-person virtual and hybrid formats. Assess community and organizational needs design responsive programming and evaluate outcomes to demonstrate program effectiveness and impact. Collaborate with statewide Extension teams and contributes to multi-program initiatives.

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of leadership program delivery including scheduling logistics curriculum implementation and participant engagement. Manage events workshops and multi-day institutes while maintaining systems for reporting evaluation and participant data.

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations industry partners government agencies alums and internal university stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between Penn State Extension and external partners represent Extension in professional associations and support recruitment and engagement of program participants.

• Lead volunteers and advisory boards by recruiting training and supporting members while ensuring compliance with university policies.

• Grant writing fundraising and financial management of program budgets contracts and funding streams.

• Contribute to curriculum and resource development by identifying emerging leadership education needs and creating instructional materials digital content and evaluation tools.

• Develop and manage communications marketing materials and outreach efforts to promote program visibility and impact.

The role includes engagement in professional development support of Extension initiatives and contribution to organizational goals. This position involves occasional travel and program delivery outside of standard business hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• This position requires strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills both written and verbal along with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.

• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and maintaining high-quality program delivery.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Extension Educator - Senior Professional this position requires: Masters Degree 6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Extension Educator - Advanced Professional this position requires: Masters Degree 3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $65508.00 - $108444.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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