Senior Or Principal Agent & Assistant Director Of 4-h Youth Development

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $150,000 - $179,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Doctorate in youth development or related field
Significant leadership experience in large youth organization
Understanding of land grant mission and 4-h systems
This position provides statewide leadership to advance the Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program across all 23 county and Baltimore City Extension offices

Job Summary

  • This position provides statewide leadership to advance the Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program across all 23 county and Baltimore City Extension offices.
  • The incumbent is responsible for securing funding, managing budgets, and supervising faculty, staff, and volunteers to ensure program excellence and safety.
  • Candidates must hold a doctorate degree and possess significant leadership experience in a large youth development organization to qualify for this tenured faculty role.

Matching Summary

This position provides statewide leadership to advance the Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program across all 23 county and Baltimore City Extension offices.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $179,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate in youth development or related field
  • Significant leadership experience in large youth organization
  • Understanding of Land Grant mission and 4-H systems
  • Budget administration and extramural funding management
  • Faculty recruitment, mentorship, and performance evaluation
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide

Nice-to-have

  • Direct experience with 4-H Youth Development programs
  • Applied research records in youth development or education
  • Experience within food, agriculture, natural resources, or STEM systems
  • Strong collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. required
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • No visa sponsorship provided
  • Criminal history record check required
  • Valid driver's license required

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the United States

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