Extension Community & Economic Development Leader

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

A public research university in Greensboro is seeking a Community and Economic Development specialist to provide educational leadership for statewide Extension programs. The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. and experience in program development. This on-site role offers benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, and paid holidays, with potential for remote work in accordance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in rural sociology, community resource development, or closely related field.
• Three or more years of experience in program planning and evaluation.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant data for Extension program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement statewide Extension programs.
• Provide training and support materials for field staff.
• Build community capacity for economic development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Ph.D. in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A public research university in Greensboro is seeking a Community and Economic Development specialist to provide educational leadership for statewide Extension programs. The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D. and experience in program development. This on-site role offers benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, and paid holidays, with potential for remote work in accordance with university policies.