Regional Director, Community Outreach & Programs

Iowa State University; Vinton (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Vacation, holiday and sick time

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames, IA seeks a Regional Director (Region 11) to lead county Extension councils, supervise staff, and oversee program delivery across Benton, Jones, and Cedar counties. Travel across region is required, with the primary office location determined by assignment.

The Regional Director will coordinate fiscal management, grants, contracts, human resources, and community partnerships, ensuring civil rights compliance and inclusive outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the county Extension councils to meet their legal obligations as an elected body and to carry out the roles and responsibilities of an Extension District.
• Supervise the county staff as detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding between the council and the University.
• Oversee program delivery that meets the programmatic needs of the region.
• Initiate strategies for the Extension council’s implementation of fiscal management, grant and contract management, human resources and program needs assessment, and oversight.
• Work with the councils to initiate strategies to develop and oversee volunteer networks and assist the Extension council and staff to identify innovative ways to reach under-served and under-represented audiences and ensure compliance with civil rights requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames, IA seeks a Regional Director (Region 11) to lead county Extension councils, supervise staff, and oversee program delivery across Benton, Jones, and Cedar counties. Travel across region is required, with the primary office location determined by assignment.

The Regional Director will coordinate fiscal management, grants, contracts, human resources, and community partnerships, ensuring civil rights compliance and inclusive outreach.