Extension Agent-Financial Management

Job Description Overview Extending knowledge, improving lives! Make an impact in your community and in the lives of Alabamians. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking qualified applicants that have expertise in family or consumer economics, personal finance, non-profit, housing (real estate) or a closely-related discipline. Must have a passion for sharing knowledge with others! The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering research-based educational programs on financial and household management for consumers throughout southeast Alabama. This position is a 100% non-faculty Extension assignment covering multiple counties. The Agent will be housed in one of the Extension offices located in the following counties: Madison, DeKalb, or Cherokee County.

Geographic Area :

Northeast Alabama - Human Sciences Extension Program (Madison, Marshall, DeKalb, Cullman, Blount, Etowah, and Cherokee County) Reasons you'll love being an Extension Agent at ACES -

Auburn:

Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community! Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1! Medical, dental, and vision insurance options! Work/life balance! 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year. 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually. 7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years when the University closes. 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads). AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service. Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits.

Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different! Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work!

Formal AU title:

Extension Agent (EA)

ABOUT US

: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is the outreach and engagement organization for the land grant mission of AU and Alabama A&M University. It delivers science-based educational programs in all 67 counties that enable individuals, families, and communities to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Human Sciences Extension (HSE) offers educational programs to help Alabamians be healthy, financially secure, and experience improved family relationships. As part of HSE, the Financial Management team delivers research-based education and programs on financial and household management for consumers. This position reports to the Assistant Director for HSE Programs and the Assistant Director for Field Operations.

Extension Agent Role :

The Extension Agent (EA) is a regional-based professional of ACES who represents the research-based programs and resources available through Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. EAs work collaboratively with County Extension Coordinators, other regional agents, state specialists, and clientele to address identified community needs and opportunities. Needs and opportunities are addressed by developing, implementing, and evaluating basic financial capability and household management programs and strategies. Desired areas of expertise are family or consumer economics, personal finance, non-profit studies, housing, or a closely-related discipline

Special Instructions :

Combine into one document and upload your cover letter and resume under the " Resume Upload " section (maximum file size: 5 MB). All other documents should be uploaded under " Additional Documents ." Responsibilities Provide leadership for identifying and addressing critical issues and opportunities for improving individual and family financial and household resource management skills and behaviors. Cooperate, collaborate, and communicate with County Extension Directors, County Commissions, extension agents, and state specialists regarding county and regional projects. Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and clients. Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating priority and secondary programs in response to identified county, regional, and state needs. Develop quality, research-based educational materials to support programming. Secure resources (volunteers, contracts, grants, fees, and donations) to support identified needs at the county and regional levels. Develop a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the various counties and populations and supports the team's program priorities. Establish, organize, facilitate, and maintain community partnerships, networks, and coalitions at the local and regional levels to multiply efforts and to bring added value to ACES clients. Target audiences for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in plan of work. Conduct promotional efforts to expand the public's knowledge of extension programming. Demonstrate personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in civic/community activities and organizations and networking with community leaders. Function as an effective educator and credible resource using innovative and creative approaches, including social media. Evaluate priority programs and complete system reports, develop impact statements from evaluation findings, and distribute those statements to inform and educate the public and key stakeholders (internal and external) about observed program outcomes. In accordance with ACES guidelines, follow appropriate fiscal management for programmatic needs. Appropriately administer the materials and financial resources of ACES. Implement ACES Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan and ensure that clientele understand that ACES offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Participate in professional education development, in-service training, professional organizations, and other development opportunities. Maintain a professional image.

Qualifications Level I:

Bachelor's degree and zero (0) years of experience required.

Level II :

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years of experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods. OR Master's degree AND two (2) years of experience.

Level III :

Bachelor's degree AND eight (8) years of experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods. OR Master's degree AND six (6) years of experience.

Level IV:

Bachelor's degree AND twelve (12) years of experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods. OR Master's degree AND ten (10) years of experience.

License and Certification :

Drivers licenses upon hire required Applicants must demonstrate educational leadership in applying knowledge through planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and activities. Skills in leadership, program management and community engagement are essential. Candidates must demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with individuals and groups representing diverse clientele. This position requires regular travel to carry out Extension.

Desired Qualifications :

Master's degree in consumer economics, financial planning, business, housing, or a related field from an accredited institution. Education can be substituted for experience; therefore, master's candidates must have two years of relevant experience. Contract Type Continuing Why Work at Auburn?

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