Extension Agent, (Harris County) Community and Economic Development

Pvam; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an Extension Agent focused on Community and Economic Development in Harris County. The role requires planning and delivering educational programs that support small businesses and community resources. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in economic development. The position emphasizes collaboration and outreach to ensure broad access to programs that foster economic growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in small business development.
• Understanding community resources and economic strategies.
• Knowledge of teaching methods for community education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational programs on small business development and community resources.
• Provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Collaborate with community organizations to implement development strategies.

Skills

Communication

Community Engagement

Program Planning

Technical Assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

Extension Agent, (Harris County) Community and Economic Development

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Extension Agent, (Harris County) Community and Economic Development

Job Title

Extension Agent, (Harris County) Community and Economic Development

Prairie View A&M University

Extension Agent, (Harris County) Community and Economic Development

Job Title

Extension Agent, (Harris County) Community and Economic Development

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements and plans educational programs and activities in assigned program areas. Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities. The areas of focus are small business development, business contracting, agribusiness development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development. The work location for this position is 13105 Northwest Fwy Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77040.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Evaluation: Delivers and assists in the delivery of programs on small business lending, government contracting, understanding credit, debt management, youth entrepreneurship, asset building, etc.; teaches and delivers Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served regularly; uses appropriate means to critically review and disseminate related research; plans, implements and evaluates culturally competent educational programs that reach, and are accessible to a wide range of audiences; plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness; develops plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs; develops and follows a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development and outreach education methodology consistent with personal and organizational goals.
• Technical Assistance: Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agribusinesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agribusiness practices, and business development issues; provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to non-profit organizations; conducts regular community workshop on CED related topics.
• Community Outreach: Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies; collaborates with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multi-county programs.
• Media Communication Outreach: Assists in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics, mass media interviews (when appropriate) and contributes to Extension publications developed on community and economic development topics.
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Three years of demonstrated professional experience in small business development, entrepreneurship, business ownership, agribusiness development, farmer's market/Cooperative development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems. Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience educating individuals in the area of small business development, entrepreneurship, business ownership, agribusiness development, farmer's market/Cooperative development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date

• Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
  
  

Application Submission Guidelines

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [e-mail] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PVAMU_External/job/Houston-TX/Extension-Agent---Harris-County--Community-and-Economic-Development_R-082712?workerSubType=0e1cd8ed3502012ddf607157e74b7d04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020103f9b47257e74b7f04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed350201da3af87057e74b7c04&workerSubType=0e1cd8ed35020108df607157e74b7e04

About Us

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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