Content-Type: text/html From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gus Rassam Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:39 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [AFS] Position/Assistant Director - Extension Agriculture, Natural Resources and Community Development-Kansas POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Title: Assistant Director - Extension Agriculture, Natural Resources and Community Development Location: K-State Research and Extension Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas Timeline: Review of applications will begin on May 2, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. It is anticipated that interviews will be conducted in June 2011. The position is available July 1, 2011. The Assistant Director provides vision and leadership for Kansas State University's Extension programs in Agriculture & Natural Resources and Community Development. The Assistant Director gives leadership and coordination to outcome-based, interdisciplinary, and integrated research and Extension programs within the University as well as with outside agencies, organizations and other institutions. The Assistant Director develops and maintains effective state and national partnerships to enhance educational programming and resources through grants and contracts that support and expand Extension programs. The Assistant Director encourages and facilitates use of state-of-the-art technologies and creative formats to reach a variety of constituents. Responsibilities: . Administer and provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative and effective Extension programs in agriculture, natural resources and community development. . Coordinate interdisciplinary, integrated research and Extension programs among faculty and departments. . Provide coordinated leadership for Extension faculty development. . Cooperate with Extension administrative team in the development of outcome-based programming, evaluation, and reporting. . Participate in the development and implementation of budget and staffing recommendations. . Develop and maintain effective liaison with agencies, associations, and committees at the state, regional, and national levels as appropriate to the position. . Participate as a member of the administrative staff in review and development of Extension policies and procedures. . Create an environment that fosters diversity, collegiality and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting. . Provide leadership, program direction, evaluation and budgeting of personnel assigned to the position. Qualifications: . Earned doctorate in field of study relevant to the mission of Cooperative Extension and the duties and knowledge areas for the position. . Experience in leadership and development, delivery, and evaluation of Extension programs and personnel. . Knowledge of current Extension issues and vision of future Extension needs. . Ability to communicate effectively with Extension personnel, county/district boards, clientele and stakeholders. . Commitment to expanding and fostering diversity of Extension workforce and audience. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an unclassified position. Academic rank and tenure is negotiable with the successful candidate through a vote of the faculty in the tenure home of said candidate. Benefits include the Board of Regents retirement plan, group health and life insurance, vacation, sick leave and other benefits. There is a minimum of a 30 day waiting period for health insurance. For additional information regarding benefits see www.ksu.edu/benefits/benefitsunclass. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals wishing to apply must submit the following electronically to the Search Committee Chair at [log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] . 1) A Curriculum Vitae and letter of application, with a narrative statement of experience and qualifications related to this position. 2) Names of three references who can be contacted. Transcripts of all college or university work and a pre-employment criminal background check will be required before appointment. Those wishing to nominate candidates should do so by contacting the Search Committee Chair at [log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] with "nomination" in the subject line. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Kansas State University is and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and committed to non-discrimination 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Join AFS or renew for 2011 at www.fisheries.org/afs/membership.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "American Fisheries Society" group. To post to this group, send email to [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [log in to unmask] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/afs-fisheries?hl=en.