Working Title
#18-15 Douglas County Extension Director
Posting Number
201500507AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/Research Professional
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$70,000 – $78,000
Desired Start Date
12/01/2015
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Posting Date
08/27/2015
Open Until Filled
No
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
09/22/2015
Description of Work Unit
Douglas County is the best of both worlds—where the desire to serve others is met with a professional work environment and the resources needed to excel in your field. Douglas County is recognized as one of the most pro-business, fiscally healthy and effective local governments in the United States where over 300,000 residents call Douglas County home. Located just south of Denver the County has been among the fastest growing communities in the United States for the past thirty years, luring professionals with an exceptional quality of life enhanced by diverse housing options, proximity to first-rate arts and cultural amenities, world-class sports franchises, and some of the best recreation opportunities in the world. The county provides unique opportunities for its residents to enjoy elements of a rural lifestyle while remaining in reasonable proximity to jobs, shopping, and a variety of activities and amenities typically found in urban and suburban communities.
Colorado State University (CSU) Extension and Douglas County work cooperatively to provide Extension programming and engagement in the county. The direction Extension programming takes is driven locally. CSU Extension contributes onsite and campus-based expertise, university and land grant system resources and connections across the state to enhance local programming. To learn more about Colorado State University Extension, go to www.ext.colostate.edu. The Extension staff consists of the Director, three agents (one horticulture, one 4-H outreach, one 4-H youth development), two support staff, and seasonal staff.
The Director will manage a county budget of approximately $502,000. Douglas and surrounding counties work as a team of educators to deliver programming and provide access to research based information and expertise in horticulture, plant and animal agriculture, natural resources, youth development, energy, nutrition and food safety, human development and family financial security, and other appropriate programming of local interest.
Position Summary
Colorado State University Extension and Douglas County are seeking a leader with the experience and skills to lead a diverse and high-functioning staff in the strategic delivery of quality educational programs and services attuned to Douglas County. The person will have a proven track record of managing administrative functions including budget, personnel, programming, day-to-day office operations and fostering both internal and external collaboration and teamwork. The Director will also be an effective communicator with the experience and skills to engage with a variety of people and groups verbally, in writing, through presentations, collaborative projects and educational programming. This individual will promote, represent, and build connections for Extension in Douglas County and support staff and stakeholders in doing the same.
The Douglas County Extension Director is a local representative of Colorado State University and works under the supervision of the Northern Regional Director. Douglas County Extension operates as one of seven units in the Douglas County Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Division, and as such, this person will work closely with the County’s Community Resources Director. Responsibilities of the Extension Director’s position are similar to those of the head of an administrative unit. In addition to administration, the candidate will provide broad support to educational programming in areas of value to the county individually and/or in cooperation with other Extension staff. The successful candidate will excel in the following three areas:
Leadership and Management
Prepare and manage a significant budget ($502,000) including support for cost recovery and revenue generation.
Inspire, support, coach, and provide development opportunities, performance feedback and formal evaluations for a staff of 5.
Promote and represent Extension and Extension programming throughout the community and within Douglas County government; engage staff to do the same.
Provide administrative and program leadership for strategic delivery of Extension educational programs in Douglas County and support efforts to program across multiple counties.
Build and innovate an environment of teamwork and collaboration within the office, in the county as well as with external partners.
Promote engagement with diverse audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies including reaching out to under served and underrepresented audiences.
Relationship Building
Develop strong working relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, the Douglas County Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services Director, Fair Executive Committee, county divisions and units, advisory committees, local businesses and educational institutions, state and federal agencies and area non-profits and stakeholders. Work with these groups and the public to continually assess local conditions, identify priority needs, and set program direction.
Relationship Building Continued
Recognize and act upon opportunities to build relationships and connect community and university resources to achieve desired outcomes.
Facilitate communications and working relationships with Colorado State University administrators, departments and agencies, University-based specialists and support personnel to enhance programming.
Programming
Cooperatively or individually facilitate delivery of non-credit educational programming to address community and multi-county needs; evaluate efforts and report educational outcomes.
Support staff in the development and delivery of valued programming.
Engage with appropriate Extension work-teams.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Ability to communicate through teaching, public speaking/presentation and writing as demonstrated through application materials and experience.
Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals and in groups; ability to forge equitable and successful partnerships with other professionals and organizations.
Evidence of drive and initiative. Must be a self-starter.
Ability to speak Spanish.
Required Job Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Master’s Degree required. Degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including business, community development, Extension education, youth development, agricultural sciences, social sciences, human resource management, or related degree that can significantly contribute to administrative and program responsibilities.
Minimum 2 years professional experience managing and leading a complex office, including:
developing and managing a significant budget.
supporting and managing a sizeable staff including selection, supervision, motivation and creation of an office environment that is inclusive.
establishing day-to-day operating procedures and policies that promote effective and efficient delivery of product and services.
developing working relationships with peers, staff, other departments and agencies, and the general public that are effective, inspire loyalty, excellence and integrity.
promoting, marketing or creating public awareness of programs and services.
audience needs identification, educational program development, delivery of programs including technology and program evaluation.
use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.
personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
Preferred Job Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Education, professional experience or background in small acreage management, consumer energy, and/or natural resources.
Demonstrated experience in contracting, grantsmanship or cost recovery efforts.
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
Quick Link For Posting
http://jobs.colostate.edu:80/postings/17424
Essential Job Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE: All materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on September 22, 2015. Please submit the following to https://jobs.colostate.edu to apply:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts of college(s) course work showing degrees conferred. Please remove all references to birth date or social security number prior to submission. Only one document upload is allowed, no larger than 9 megabytes. Please convert all transcript pages into one PDF File to upload.
• Special Required Documentation:
o Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all the “Required” and “Preferred” criteria listed in the Vacancy Announcement. Please respond to each bullet point separately. Only one document upload is allowed, no larger than 9 megabytes. Please convert your Statement pages into one PDF file.
• Name, address, telephone, e-mail address, and your relationship to at least four (4) references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
For questions regarding the application process, contact help@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy and responsibilities, please contact JoAnn Powell, (970) 491-7887 or joann.powell@colostate.edu.BENEFITS: Based on full-time employment. Twenty-four working days vacation each year, 15 days sick leave. Enrollment in group health, life and accident insurance, various retirement plans, work injury benefits, and disability insurance are all available. Available personal transportation required, travel allowance provided. A full description of benefits is available at: http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel
Search Contact
JoAnn Powell 970-491-7887 or joann.powell@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University (CSU) 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, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.