Urban Youth & Communities Programs Director (Asst.)

Alabama-A; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Generous leave

Tuition assistance

Travel opportunities

Self-directed work environment

Job summary

Alabama A&M University is seeking an Assistant Director for Urban Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Extension Programs. This 12-month administrative role will be based on the campus and reports to the ACES Associate Director.

You will lead statewide extension efforts focused on youth development, family and community resources, and collaborate with ACES units and external partners to expand impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate from an accredited university with relevant domains.
• Experience in leadership, development, delivery, and evaluation of Extension programs.
• Strong knowledge of issues facing youth, families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development, delivery, evaluation, and reporting of Extension programs.
• Coordinate Urban Youth, Families, and Communities Extension programs with partners and universities.
• Lead program needs assessment, plan-of-work, delivery, evaluation and impact reporting.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor and assess Urban Extension Specialists and Regional Agents.
• Ensure program alignment with annual plans and ACES direction.
• Foster emerging pedagogy and use of media to engage diverse audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Program development

Grant writing

Team mentoring

Marketing and outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree (in human development & family studies, family and consumer sciences, or closely related field)

Master's degree (in related field)

Doctorate degree (in related field)

Job description

Alabama A&M University is seeking an Assistant Director for Urban Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Extension Programs. This 12-month administrative role will be based on the campus and reports to the ACES Associate Director.

You will lead statewide extension efforts focused on youth development, family and community resources, and collaborate with ACES units and external partners to expand impact.