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Extension Programs

The Extension Program Specialist provides educational resources, programs, and assistance to extension educators and clientele; collaborates on the development and dissemination of new information; coordinates and supports research and extension activities related to certain grants and/or projects; and participates in program planning teams and/or committees.

• Provide educational resources, programs, and assistance for a wide variety of extension educators and clientele
• Secure grants and conduct and report research to support statewide or national extension programs
• Coordinate research and extension activities related to specific grants and/or projects
• Stay abreast of current and emerging issues through research, professional development; disseminate information to educators
• Develop or update publications, fact sheets, websites, and/or presentations for use by extension educators or clientele
• Organize and present workshops or in-service training for extension educators or clientele
• Participate in program planning teams and committees
• Respond to requests from various governmental agencies seeking information necessary to make decisions that ultimately affect stakeholders
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00

• Consulting
• Content management
• Cultural competency
• Grant writing
• Marketing
• Policy implementation
• Presentation Skills
• Program management
• Reporting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Training needs analysis