Program Leader III, 4-H & Youth Development

Prairie View A&M University

Program Leader III, 4-H & Youth Development

Job Title
Program Leader III, 4-H & Youth Development

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
Cooperative Extension Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Program Leader for 4-H and Youth Development provides statewide leadership, management and supervision to County Extension Agents and Program Specialists to ensure needs of underrepresented populations are addressed. The Program Leader applies a broad perspective and understanding of subject matter and priority issues impacting families and communities relative to agriculture in accordance to USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) goals.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for developing, implementing, evaluating, and interpreting of educational outreach programs in designated counties. Assist extension agents and program specialists through training, coaching and support in reporting and the impact to funding agencies and stakeholders.
• Conduct, plan, coordinate and evaluate in-service training for program specialists and extension agents on identified topics consistent with county, state and national priorities. Assist with professional development workshops for scheduled program planning and state training conferences. Recruit, hire, train and mentor employees. Conduct six-month probationary conferences for new hires. Conduct Annual Performance Evaluations and Program Planning Conferences with Texas A&M AgriLife colleagues who jointly supervise Cooperative Extension Program extension agents. Conduct Annual Performance Evaluations for Program Specialists and Administrative Associate.
• Develops and monitors yearly Agriculture & Natural Resources budget. Continue to fulfill grant funded obligations and seek external funding opportunities. Builds collaborative efforts and relationships with organizations, companies, and corporations to support and enhance program effectiveness. Aggregates monthly report data to submit for the Annual Plan of Work and Accomplishment Report. Compile and prepare annual, quarterly and special reports as required.
• Establish and maintain linkages with agencies and institutions (1890 and 1862) to enhance the goals of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Serve on the CEP Management Team.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to increase and enhance competencies to ensure that innovative, high-quality programs reflect the needs of underrepresented and underserved audiences. Serves on boards and committees related to agriculture programming.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Ten years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications.
• Detailed knowledge of specific agency program(s).
• Strong knowledge of agency administrative procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate with successful completion of graduate-level courses in program development, adult education, and leadership development.
• Ten years of Extension experience in the Agriculture and Natural Resources area as state/regional director, specialist, or program leader; three years experience supervising staff in a related field of agriculture.
• Ten years of demonstrated history of effective program delivery to limited resource farmers, ranchers, and producers.
• Ten years experience in leadership, experience in Extension work at the county level, program planning, implementation, evaluation and interpretation, or combination of extension, teaching or related industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Program development, implementation and evaluation skills.
• Leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated ability in designing, implementing, evaluating and report impact of community-based non-formal educational programs; supervision of professional and support employees; and experience working effectively with people at all socioeconomic level.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Resource management.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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About Us
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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