Extension Specialist, 4-h Youth Development

geol.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
Agent: master's base, $64,763; ph.d base, $77,350,...
Develop and implement statewide educational programs
Coordinate 4-h engineering and technology programs
Facilitate research-based methods
The Extension Specialist will be responsible for organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational programs for youth, families and communities, leading to the development of life skills

Job Summary

  • The Extension Specialist will be responsible for organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational programs for youth, families and communities, leading to the development of life skills.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating statewide engineering and technology program support, facilitating research-based methods to increase knowledge and life skills, and leading experiential learning programs.
  • This tenure-track faculty position requires documented accomplishments in research, teaching, and service, with opportunities for supervision and collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders.

Matching Summary

The Extension Specialist will be responsible for organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational programs for youth, families and communities, leading to the development of life skills.

Salary

Agent: Master's Base, $64,763; Ph.D Base, $77,350, Senior Agent: Master's Base: $74,763; Ph.D Base, $87,350; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement statewide educational programs
  • Coordinate 4-H engineering and technology programs
  • Facilitate research-based methods
  • Lead experiential learning programs
  • Conduct needs assessments and outreach
  • Secure grants and extramural funding

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with campus colleges
  • Promote positive public relations
  • Team driven, professional environment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 7-10 years post undergraduate experience
  • Demonstrable understanding of engineering and technology principles
  • Ability to coordinate volunteer support groups
  • Leadership and management abilities
  • Excellent research and teaching skills
  • Experience with broad youth groups and volunteers
  • Willing to work flexible hours and travel
  • Personal transportation and valid driver's license
  • Subject to Criminal History Record Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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