Sheridan County Extension Director

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Sheridan County Extension Director to lead and evaluate educational programming across family and consumer sciences and 4-H youth development. You will partner with local staff, boards, and community leaders to deliver research-based programming that strengthens communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, budgeting, volunteer development, and alignment with state extension goals to expand outreach and impact in Kansas communities.

Qualifications

• Lead development and implementation of educational programming aligned with K-State five critical issues.
• Collaborate with local partners, volunteers, and stakeholders to strengthen community programming.
• Recruit and manage volunteers and develop youth development (4-H) programs.
• Develop budgets and manage financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Provide research-based educational programming in family and consumer sciences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local unit staff, board members, and others to develop comprehensive programming.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision-makers.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of research-based educational programming.
• Engage extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners to strengthen community capacity.
• Implement 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with local community members.

Job description

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Sheridan County Extension Director

Kansas State University

About This Role

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including county directors) are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

Appropriate) To Provide Leadership For The Following Activities

• Collaborate with local unit staff, board members, and others (as
• Developing the annual budget, securing extramural funds, submitting appropriate financial reports, and reviewing audits.
• Handling legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law.
• Supervising, coaching, and evaluating local unit staff.
• Planning for office space, equipment, and technology.
• Working with the Extension Board; local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision-makers in the county.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of research-based educational programming to help our community become a better place to live, work, and play. This will be accomplished by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of our communities.
• Provide research-based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences. Programming may include but is not limited to: family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial management, leadership, and health.
• Implement 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.
• The primary focus of this position is youth development, along with adult volunteer development; youth education; membership growth and participation; and community partnership expansion. Programming will include but is not limited to: community club support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create program opportunities with new and existing community partners.
• Successful extension programs require agents to:
• Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State Research and Extension's five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow's leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
• Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the [K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan].
• Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
• Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences.
• Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
• Cultivate subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of a Program Focus Team.
• Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.

About Us

• K-State Extension** connects Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at [extension.k-state.edu](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9792485&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.extension.k-state.edu).
• 4-H** provides school-aged youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. It is a research-based experience that helps kids and teens thrive through connection, learning, service and leadership opportunities. Adult volunteers, managed by their local 4-H youth development extension agent(s), share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4-H at [kansas4-h.org](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9792485&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kansas4-h.org%2F).
• Extension agents** are Kansas State