Extension Educator-Fixed

2 weeks ago

Lansing, Michigan, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

This is a full-time, fixed-term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

The successful candidate will provide local and statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in local government, public policy, and community vitality programs and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement innovative educational programs that meet current and projected statewide needs, supporting growth and understanding of critical issues facing people in Michigan.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships intra- and inter-organizationally, creating and promoting positive public relations for MSU Extension and the Community, Food and Environment Institute.
  • Understand and support the Community, Food and Environment Institute's efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and Civil Rights, with a focus on removing barriers to participation and reaching diverse populations.
  • Communicate and interact with community groups to evaluate the needs of the clientele.
  • Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to gather and report programming outputs and impacts, demonstrating program effectiveness and guiding future program priorities.
  • Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Author, produce, and submit regular research-based educational materials.
Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to Public Policy, Public Affairs, Urban and Regional Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with Extension, community resilience, facilitative leadership, good governance principles, and demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills, and techniques, reflecting an understanding and awareness of social, cultural, and economic diversity of the target population served.
  • Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities, and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members.
  • Ability to create and carry out a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles.
  • Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently in an office environment without daily supervision and/or coaching.
  • Proficiency in use of technology for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications, and overall management.
  • Ability to travel in local and surrounding communities, and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in or with local government.
  • 3-years' experience in Extension program delivery or demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation (relevant experience acquired within the last 5-years and related to local government preferred).
  • Demonstrated drive and initiative, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience in successful contract and grant writing, including securing and managing grant funds and resources.
  • Demonstrated skills and professional development from the last five years related to cultural competency and inclusive excellence.
  • Experience with marketing/promotion of educational programs.
  • Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.

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