Regional Director, Community Programs & Outreach

Iowa State University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Vacation and leave plans

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Regional Director for Region 11 within the Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach. The role covers Benton, Jones, and Cedar counties, traveling as needed and supervising county staff under a formal agreement.

The Regional Director leads county councils, oversees program delivery, management, and civil rights compliance, and collaborates with program specialists to shape regional programming and resource development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 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.
• Additionally, coordinate with Extension Program Specialists to determine the appropriate programmatic response and future direction.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa State University is seeking a Regional Director for Region 11 within the Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach. The role covers Benton, Jones, and Cedar counties, traveling as needed and supervising county staff under a formal agreement.

The Regional Director leads county councils, oversees program delivery, management, and civil rights compliance, and collaborates with program specialists to shape regional programming and resource development.