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The Extension Educator develops, delivers, and evaluates educational programs that support the improvement of economic, social and cultural aspects of community; the preservation of natural resources; and dissemination of the latest research findings in one or more of the following fields: agriculture, family living, community resource development, 4-h youth development, natural resource preservation, or other public and societal issues.

• Develop and deliver science-based educational opportunities and information to youth, individuals, businesses, and community groups within an agriculture related field
• Identify, interpret, and disseminate research findings to audiences in order to provide access to innovative, relevant, and proven solutions and information
• Conduct needs assessments; evaluate data to identify educational opportunities
• Design educational programs utilizing a variety of delivery systems such as presentations, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, camps, individual contact, mass media, and demonstrations
• Develop and adapt educational material and programs that are culturally sensitive, relevant, and accessible to ensure that information can be understood and applied by both individuals and groups
• Coordinate and manage meetings, events, tours, clinics, workshops, roundups, and/or shows
• Administer external funds received from government, organizations, businesses, and individuals for the support of unit programs; obtain grants; develop revenue enhancement strategies
• Develop, recruit, and manage volunteers to help in delivering high-quality programs and initiatives
• Conduct applied research and author impact articles to advance the outreach mission of extension programs
• Develop partnerships and collaborations with community cooperatives, boards, and organizations
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00