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Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Dev for Sequoyah and Muskogee CS9613
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What they do
A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$68,630 / year median in Oklahoma
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Who Are We:
https://extension.okstate.edu/about-us.htmlWhy OSU Extension:
https://extension.okstate.edu/extension-careers.htmlOSU Agriculture:
https://agdivision.okstate.edu/ There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html This position serves both Sequoyah and Muskogee County Extension Offices, and is housed in Sallisaw, OK. Position provides leadership to family and consumer sciences (FCS) and supports the 4-H youth development programs with approximately 75% of time spent in Sequoyah and 25% of time spent in Muskogee County. Participates as a cohesive OSU Extension team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate the total county program. Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain cellular or other electronic communication device. The incumbent's salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device. Extension educators comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Extension educators are hired into the organization not into a specific geographic location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation. Base annual salary for entry level educators who have a bachelor's degree is $45,000 and a master's degree $51,000. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience. Extension educators hired with only a bachelor's degree are encouraged to work toward completion of an approved master's degree. Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and available county funding. Required Qualifications Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences, public health, or similar health-related field is required. For candidates without a degree in FCS, must be able to successfully obtain the noted certifications below within two years of employment: (certification expenses not covered by employer) No FCS or Education Degree Take two approved education courses (Pedagogy & Classroom Management) Within two years, must pass APK andFCS OSAT
No FCS Degree, but an Education Degree Provide proof of passing PPAT or APK No FCS Degree, but Alternatively Certified in FCS and three years teaching No special requirements (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Certifications, Registrations, and/orLicenses:
Valid Drivers License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel. Skills, Proficiencies, and/orKnowledge:
- Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OSU Extension by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
- Must possess strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to continue personal professional development.
- Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, Oklahoma Home & Community Education (OHCE) members, and other professionals, etc.
- Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting, and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.