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North Carolina State University

County Extension Director

🇺🇸 Tarboro, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a County Extension Director to lead and coordinate county Extension staff in developing comprehensive educational programs in cooperation with NC State and NC A&T State University. The director will provide administrative leadership, foster community and government collaboration, manage resources, and promote Extension programs to meet diverse county needs.

Highlights

  • Lead and coordinate county Extension staff to develop effective Extension educational programs.
  • Manage administration, public policy issues, community and leadership development within the county.
  • Maintain advisory leadership systems and secure resources for program areas.
  • Collaborate with county government, agencies, schools, and local officials to support program delivery.
  • Supervise eight permanent employees, balancing 50% administrative duties and 50% program engagement in Agriculture or Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Prepare budgets, market Extension programs, interpret policies, teach, evaluate, and report on activities.
  • Requires a Master’s degree with three years’ relevant experience or a Bachelor’s with ten years, including leadership, fiscal management, and human resource development.
  • Must possess excellent communication, negotiation, public relations, and team-building skills.
  • Valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation required within 60 days of hire.
  • Compensation starts at $50,000 minimum, commensurate with experience.