Executive Lead, Extension Field Operations

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an Associate Director for Extension Field Operations to provide strategic oversight of local extension operations statewide, align programs with research, and strengthen partnerships that connect university expertise with Kansas communities.

This on-site leadership role requires collaboration across 105 counties, guiding organizational excellence, civil rights compliance, and long-term community impact through engagement with county offices, faculty, and local

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for local extension operations statewide.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen Extension's impact across Kansas.
• Collaborate with professionals to connect university research with communities.
• Promote organizational excellence and civil rights compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Civil rights familiarity

Budget understanding

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking an Associate Director for Extension Field Operations to provide strategic oversight of local extension operations statewide, align programs with research, and strengthen partnerships that connect university expertise with Kansas communities.

This on-site leadership role requires collaboration across 105 counties, guiding organizational excellence, civil rights compliance, and long-term community impact through engagement with county offices, faculty, and local