Posting Details Position Information Posting Number

PG190874CE

Position Number

NE-00002507-0726

Position Type NC Cooperative Extension Department Information Job City & State Windsor, NC Department NCCE Bertie County System Information Working Title County Extension Director Appointment 12 Month Recurring Job Type Full-Time

• Permanent

FTE .9375

Position Information Position Overview 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 leadership position with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina State University. 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 educational program in cooperation with North Carolina A&T State University's Cooperative Extension Program . The position requires a dynamic individual to provide visionary leadership for a comprehensive Extension program to meet the needs of all segments of the population. The County Extension Director serves as the County Extension administrative leader with responsibilities for administration, public policy issues, and community/leadership development. The County Extension Director is responsible for maintaining an effective advisory leadership system representative of all program areas. The County Extension Director provides leadership and expertise in coordinating/securing resource development for all program areas. Responsibilities include marketing Extension programs and impacts. The County Extension Director must maintain a strong, collaborative relationship in assisting the staff in delivering educational programs with county government input and support. Also, to meet the needs of county citizens, the position must network and collaborate with agencies and organizations, county departments, schools, town officials, area agencies, and University and Extension personnel. The position will be responsible for coordinating staff development, and training. The individual must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people. 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. Bertie County, located in the rural Inner Coastal Plain of North Carolina, balances a rich agricultural heritage with community-focused growth. Bordered by the Roanoke River, Bertie County offers an environment with excellent proximity to the coast. Situated just across the river from Williamston, NC, and within an easy driving distance of Greenville, NC, Bertie County is a hub to regional opportunities. For information about Bertie County visit http://www.co.bertie.nc.us/ To learn more about the NCCE Bertie County Center go to https://bertie.ces.ncsu.edu/ Other Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities The County Extension Director must be able to both lead and manage an interdisciplinary team, including coordination and alignment of agent educational programs to meet the needs of their clientele and of county government. This is a county department head level position and the County Extension Director will be expected to perform at that level and be accountable. Close communications with both the County Manager, County Commissioners, County Liaison as well as with University administration are required. The County Extension Director is required to have an active Extension Advisory Council that meets on a regular basis. This group of volunteers represents all Extension program areas and performs both as advisors and advocates for the local Extension program. The County Extension Director is responsible for all supervision, staff development, evaluations, and alignment of work responsibilities. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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. Other Work/Responsibilities 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 ability to work with a broad range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers is essential. The County Extension Director must maintain an effective, collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties. This position is responsible for coordinating staff development and training, conducting performance evaluations, and aligning staff work responsibilities. The position will also be assigned programming responsibility for subject matter area(s). Travel within the district, as well as occasional travel outside the district is required. Travel is reimbursed following state guidelines. Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises 6 Percent of Time Spent 50% administrative. 50% in one of the following areas: Agriculture/Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences or 4-H Youth Development Requirements and Preferences Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key Key Personnel Work Schedule 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm, evenings and weekends as required 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, and evaluating reporting in the assigned county. The minimum requirements for the County Extension Director are either: (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.

Preferred:

Administrative and supervisory experience, including experience with human resource development, fiscal resource management, and external relations. Department Required Skills The position requires someone with exceptional communication, managerial and leadership skills. Excellent public relations skills and the ability to connect the local program needs with N.C. State University's missions are required. The ability to work with a broad range of people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers is essential. The CED must maintain an effective, collaborative relationship in delivering educational programs by working closely with county government agencies and organizations, county departments, local officials, area agencies, NC State University, and Extension personnel in nearby counties. The successful candidate must have demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, and work well with people. Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the CED's job requires that the individual possess educational leadership and statesmanship qualities, habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, a genuine appreciation for the work of the individual, a high degree of objectivity, and effective oral and written communication skills. Potential candidates should 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
• strong communication skills
• managing public policy issues and securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Agriculture, Family & Consumer Science or 4-H Youth Development background preferred but not required. Candidates should have abilities or experience in at least one of the following areas: agriculture or horticulture, community and resource development, administration, or appropriate Extension related subject matter; demonstrated leadership in Extension programming and volunteer management; supervisory experience and skills in human relations, negotiations, public relations, and team building; managing public policy issues; and securing and managing outside funding and resources to develop innovative educational programming; and the ability to work with people, staff, customers, elected officials, and volunteers. 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 Recruitment Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range Minimum $50,000 commensurate with education and experience Internal Transfer Only No Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 07/16/2026 Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/232458 EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu . Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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