Assistant/Associate Professor - Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university as an Assistant/Associate Professor specializing in Extension 4-H Youth Development. This role focuses on enhancing college and career readiness among K-12 youth, ensuring they acquire essential skills for success after high school. You will lead the development, management, and evaluation of innovative Extension programs tailored for limited-resource audiences. Collaborate with community partners and provide impactful training and educational materials. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in youth development while enjoying a supportive work environment that values education and community engagement.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with 3+ years in program planning and evaluation.
• Experience with youth audiences and community-based education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evaluation of statewide Extension programs.
• Provide training and support materials for positive youth development.

Skills

Program Planning

Youth Development

Communication Skills

Community Engagement

Educational Program Evaluation

Education

Ph.D. in Youth Development or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Office Suite

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Position Overview

The primary focus of this position will be College and Career Readiness, ensuring that K-12 youth develop the skills, competencies, and preparation needed for life after high school and young adult success. This position provides educational leadership in the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of research-based, integrative statewide Extension programs that meet the needs of limited-resource audiences. It delivers training and educational support materials for field staff and their clientele/customers in positive youth development, aligning with the philosophy, policy, and overall mission, goals, and educational objectives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Youth Development, Education, Career Development or related field
• Three or more years of experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, including experience working with youth audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of state and national trends and relevant data supporting Extension program development for youth programs for limited resource youth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of professional experience in Cooperative Extension program development.
• Ability to interact and gain support from constituencies outside the university.
• Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Office).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
• Experience planning, implementing, marketing and evaluating educational programs for limited resourced youth.
• Experience working in community-based non-formal education settings.

Position Information

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Position Number: 009585

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: Cooperative Extension

Organizational Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Open Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: 06/02/2025

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