Base: $64,763 - $87,350; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Youth development programs
Engineering and technology programs
Experiential learning opportunities
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The University of Maryland College Park is seeking an Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development to coordinate, develop, and evaluate educational programs for youth, families, and communities. The role requires significant experience in youth development and teaching, particularly in engineering and technology, and includes a tenure-track faculty position with responsibilities in research, leadership, and community engagement.
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Job Summary
This tenure-track faculty position is responsible for providing leadership to develop focused youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues across the state.
The Educator will work with Extension educators, volunteers, and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, 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 securing grants and extramural funding.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Maryland College Park is seeking an Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development to coordinate, develop, and evaluate educational programs for youth, families, and communities. The role requires significant experience in youth development and teaching, particularly in engineering and technology, and includes a tenure-track faculty position with responsibilities in research, leadership, and community engagement.
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Salary
Base: $64,763 - $87,350; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
youth development programs
engineering and technology programs
experiential learning opportunities
grant writing and funding
stakeholder and community relations
Nice-to-have
collaborative relationships
distance and virtual education strategies
limited resource and underserved audiences
Key Requirements
Master's degree required
7-10 years post undergraduate experience
Demonstrable understanding of engineering and technology principles
Experience working with broad youth groups and volunteers