84-22 Area Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, Washington County, Golden Plains Area
Colorado State University
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title | 84-22 Area Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development, Washington County, Golden Plains Area |
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Position Location | Akron, CO |
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? | Yes |
Research Professional Position | No |
Posting Number | 202201452AP |
Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
Classification Title | Project/Prgm Mngmt I |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours/Week | 40 |
Proposed Annual Salary Range | The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $97,000. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. |
Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
Desired Start Date | 12/01/2022 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 10/12/2022 |
Description of Work Unit | We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement. Washington County is located on the eastern plains of Colorado and has an agriculturally based economy with predominately dryland crop enterprises and beef livestock enterprises. Akron is the county seat of Washington County with other small communities located in the county. Washington county is traversed by Highways 34, 36, 61 and 63 with I76 easily accessible. Denver and northern Front Range cities are a one-and-a-half-hour drive away. Sterling, Brush, and Fort Morgan are trade centers within 50 miles of Akron. Washington County is home to 4,820 people with five school districts in the county. Extension agents and program associates from the five offices across the area deliver diverse programming and work cooperatively with some of Colorado’s most progressive agricultural producers, families and community related agencies. The natural resources that support the agricultural industry also support plentiful outdoor wildlife and recreational activities. For more information about the Golden Plains Area Extension, go to: http://goldenplains.extension.colostate.edu/ . For more information about Extension at Colorado State University, go to: http://extension.colostate.edu/ . Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to 9 credit hours of tuition assistance annually. |
Position Summary | The Area Extension Agent develops, markets, and delivers non-credit educational programming in response to community needs. This individual will have the experience and skills to lead a diverse and inclusive Family and Consumer Science program and Youth Development program in these topic areas. This individual will be responsible for partnering with and working through a variety of county and community partners to assess needs, plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate programming to meet local needs in human, family, and community development; family financial stability; food safety and preservation; nutrition, health, and wellness as they relate to youth, individuals, families, and communities. The person will have a proven record of accomplishment of developing and managing volunteers, building program capacity, creating innovative programming opportunities, and fostering both internal and external collaboration and teamwork. The individual in this position works as a member of the local Extension team and as a local representative of Colorado State University and the County. This individual works under the supervision of the Area Extension Director for the Golden Plains Area. |
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Diversity Statement | Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. |
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category | Program Planning, Development, Delivery, Evaluation, and Reporting |
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Duty/Responsibility |
Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops. |
Percentage Of Time | 60% |
Job Duty Category | Initiate and Develop Relationships and Partnerships |
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Duty/Responsibility |
Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops. |
Percentage Of Time | 30% |
Job Duty Category | Volunteer Recruitment and Management |
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Duty/Responsibility |
Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program |
Percentage Of Time | 10% |
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Please submit the following to apply:
All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. |
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Conditions of Employment | Valid Driver’s License, Travel, Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
Search Contact | Joy Akey at 970-332-4151 or [email protected]. |
EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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