Extension Program Specialist I or II-Fort Worth

Job Title

Extension Program Specialist I or II-Fort Worth

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Serve as an effective team member to plan, produce, implement and evaluate educational programs, products and services.

Responsibilities:

People

• Identify, train and support volunteers to enhance effective adult and/or youth education programs as appropriate for position.
• Contribute to faculty/staff training and assistance, as needed, and serve as a resource to other faculty and staff.

Programs

• Manage projects and priorities to effectively plan and deliver educational programs utilizing available technology in program development and delivery. 
• Work to effectively coordinate and integrate programs relevant to subject matter expertise.
• Determine and understand the needs and interests of targeted audiences for effective program delivery.
• Implement effective approaches to the problem-solving processes involved in producing educational programs and services for clientele.
• Develop effective learning environments for adult and youth audiences.
• Assess and report impacts of programs, utilizing feedback and evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Provide expertise for disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary programming and projects of the agency.

Partnerships

• Support grant-seeking activities.
• Work cooperatively with industry and other external groups to advance organizational goals.
• Work with individuals, organizations, agencies and/or corporate entities to provide financial and in-kind support for Extension programming.
• Contribute effectively to coordinated program efforts which extend beyond the department or unit.
• Coordinate agency activities with appropriate units and individuals to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to professional and industry organizations through membership, attendance and service.
• Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience Extension Program Specialist I

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Five years of related experience.

Required Education and Experience Extension Program Specialist II

• Master's degree in a related field
• Five years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.