County Extension Director

Posting Number PG190777CE

Position Number SE-00002595-0825

Position Type NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State Bolivia NC

Department NCCE-Brunswick County

Working Title County Extension Director

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Job Type Full-Time – Permanent

FTE 1.00

Essential Job Duties

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell.

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• WolfPerks!

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

The County Extension Director is a member of the field faculty of North Carolina State University. The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the Brunswick County Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension educational program.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

For more information about Brunswick County Extension go to: https://brunswick.ces.ncsu.edu/

For more information about Brunswick County visit:

https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/

Duties and Responsibilities

The County Extension Director will be responsible for the supervision of all Extension personnel by providing staff development, performing, evaluation, and aligning work responsibilities for all agents and staff in the county office.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Organizing and allocating resources
• Marketing Extension programs
• Preparing budgets
• Maintaining administrative relationships
• Interpreting and communicating policies
• Teaching, evaluating and reporting for the assigned county.

The position requires travel within the county to oversee programs, and other occasional travel within the district and state.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• The County Extension Director (CED) serves as the county Extension administrative leader with responsibilities for administration.
• This is considered a county department head level position, and the CED will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communication with the District Extension Director and the County Manager is necessary.
• This position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of county citizens and maintain the affirmative action plan of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
• The CED is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of the program of work.
• The CED provides leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating resource development for all program areas, which includes fiscal responsibility for the county and for state-appropriated funds as well as allocated funds.
• Responsibilities also include marketing Extension programs and their impacts.

Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises 12

Percent of Time Spent 50%

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key Key Personnel

Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5pm with evenings and weekends as needed.

Minimum Experience/Education

The major responsibility of the job is to provide leadership for and coordinate the efforts of the county Extension staff in developing an effective total county Extension education program. Other responsibilities include organizing and allocating resources, marketing the Extension program, preparing budgets, maintaining administrative relationships, interpreting and communicating policy, teaching, evaluating, and reporting in the assigned county.

The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director is either a (i) Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (3) three years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program; or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Extension/educational programming, administration, organizational leadership, or public administration and a minimum of (10) ten years of service with Cooperative Extension or similar work experience in a university or community outreach organization or program. A candidate applying with a Bachelor’s degree and less than 10 years of experience must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program and confer the degree within one year of hire. Administrative and supervisory experience including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations is strongly preferred.

Department Required Skills

Potential candidates must have skills, abilities, or experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and management,
• Supervisory experience,
• Skills in human relations
• Ability to negotiate,
• Public relations,
• Team building,
• Managing public policy issues, and
• Securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming.

This position manages and supervises a large staff. The supervisor must be able to monitor attendance, personnel accountability, and programming efforts while supporting the professional development of each individual. Experience supervising personnel and managing the operations of a large facility are critical skills needed for an applicant to be successful in this position.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in leadership and management as well as an expertise in delivering educational programs in a discipline related to one of the N.C. Cooperative Extension focus areas.

Required License or Certification

Valid Driver’s License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver’s License required? Yes

Commercial Driver’s License Required? No

Physical Required? No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Anticipated Hiring Range Minimum $50,000 commensurate with education and experience

Internal Transfer Only No

Job Open Date 09/03/2025

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222341

EEO

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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