Position Announcement
Greenwood County is located in the heart of the Flint Hills, a unique geological
formation known for it's tallgrass prairie. There are 6,689 county residents and three school systems. Eureka, located on Highway 54, about 60 miles east of Wichita, is the county seat.
There are currently two position vacancies - one for a family and consumer sciences agent and one for an agriculture and natural resources agent. The family and consumer sciences position will focus on educational programming related to the needs of the 3,172 families residing in the county. This position will share
responsibilities for the 4-H youth development program. There are currently 144
members in five 4-H community clubs.
TITLE: Greenwood County Extension Agent
PRIMARY AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Family and Consumer Sciences
LOCATION: Greenwood County, Eureka, KS
APPLICATION DATE: Screening of applications will begin February 3, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. This position is available on or after February 3, 2012. The starting date is negotiable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Extension agents are community based faculty of Kansas State University who make a difference by connecting community
needs with university resources. Agents are administratively responsible to the area extension director and the local extension
board. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. In cooperation with the local extension board and other community partners identify needs and major educational
priorities of the community. Develop a pro-active educational plan to address those needs.
2. Provide primary leadership for the dissemination and implementation of research-based information and development of educational programs for families and community systems that serve families. Programs will include but are not limited to: family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial and resource management, leadership, health
and safety.
3. Collaborate with local community members, partner organizations and extension faculty to develop and implement educational programming assuring that all citizens have equal access to programming.
4. Utilize a variety of educational strategies to implement educational programming. Examples include informal classes, presentations, media, volunteers, demonstrations, experiential learning, distance learning and group facilitation. Some overnight travel and evening and weekend work will be required.
5. Collect evidence of program impact to market, report results and improve the program.
6. Develop an area of program focus or subject matter expertise as a member of a Program Focus Team.
7. Share responsibility for the 4-H youth development program working with adult volunteers who provide opportunities for youth to develop leadership potential, self-esteem, citizenship, responsibility, and capacity.
8. Share responsibility in community educational programming that addresses community functions of leadership, government, health, economy, ecosystems and social well-being.
9. Develop and implement volunteer recruitment, training and management systems related to educational program needs.
10. Secure external funding, as necessary, to support educational programming.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Completed bachelor's degree with major course work, professional development and experience appropriate to the needs
of the position (see responsibility #2 above); master's degree preferred.
Evidence of strong academic and/or professional performance as demonstrated by one or more of the following - college
transcripts, acceptance into a graduate program or documented success in increasingly responsible professional
positions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups, and through mass media.
Access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
Residence within the county.
Preferred:
Experience working with adults and youth from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Commitment to personal professional development.
Ability to utilize electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill programming responsibilities.
Self-motivation and ability to work with a minimum of supervision, balancing multiple projects.
Experience working with individuals, groups and co-workers to accomplish individual and/or group goals, as evidenced by
previous leadership roles.
Ability to design, promote, implement and evaluate educational programs.
Skills in group facilitation.
Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes.
Experience in seeking and administering external grant funding.
SALARY, BENEFITS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Salary commensurate with professional experience and available funding as negotiated by the area extension director, the local extension board and the applicant.
2. Extension agents are faculty of Kansas State University and have benefits of university faculty, including the Kansas Board of Regents Retirement Plan, health and life insurance. Depending on the date of hire there is a minimum 30 days
waiting period for health insurance. For a complete list of benefits, see www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits/benefitsunclass.htm.
3. Twenty-two vacation and twelve sick leave days per year in addition to paid holidays.
4. Reimbursement for travel related to achieving program objectives.
5. New agents are provided approximately 15 days of new agent professional development on the K-State campus during the first six to nine months. These 15 days are spread out in four different weeks. In addition, new agents spend at
least three weeks with a mentor agent during the first year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The following application materials may be sent by email to:
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, or mail to: Stacey Warner, Extension
Operations, 121 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, or fax to: 785-532-3079.
Receipt of your application will be confirmed by email.
1. Cover letter stating that you are applying for the Greenwood County Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, position.
The letter should address experiences related to the above mentioned responsibilities and qualifications.
2. Resume which includes the following: educational background, professional experience; professional organizations and activities; volunteer responsibilities; honors; and any other information important to communicate qualifications for this
position. Also include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers for five professional references familiar with your work, including college professors if a recent graduate.
3. A copy of all college transcripts showing degrees completed. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable during the application process. An original transcript will be requested upon hire.
4. Reference forms from five professional contacts. Reference forms are located at: www.ksre.ksu.edu/jobinfo. Please provide a form to each individual serving as a reference or refer them to this site. These forms should be returned
directly from each reference by email to:
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Manhattan, KS 66506, or fax to: 785-532-3079.
5. A position offer is contingent on a successful pre-employment criminal background check. A Background Check Request form will be mailed to the successful applicant following the offer of employment.
To check the status of application materials, contact Julie Riniker: 785-532-5790, or email:
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For more information about the position, contact Stacey Warner, Leader, Ext Operations, 785-532-5790, or
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To hear personal accounts from Extension Agents, preview videos at www.ksre.ksu.edu/jobinfo.
For more information about K-State Research and Extension, visit: www.ksre.ksu.edu.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination
on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit reasons (including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era). EEO Coordinator: Stacey M. Warner, 121 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506. EEO Counselor: Daryl D. Buchholz, 123 Umberger Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506.
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Stacey M. Warner
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