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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Extension Organizational Development Coordinator

🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $54K - $85K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 14th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Extension Organizational Development Coordinator to lead capacity-building efforts for Cooperative Extension staff on campus and in county offices. The role involves developing, implementing, and aligning a comprehensive professional development program with Extension's strategic plan and collaborating with internal and external teams to enhance employee competencies and organizational effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Lead the development and implementation of professional development initiatives for Cooperative Extension staff.
  • Develop statewide strategies for professional development, mentoring, and onboarding aligned with Extension's strategic plan.
  • Collaborate with North Carolina State University’s organizational development team and internal units to close organizational gaps.
  • Requires a Master’s degree in related fields such as organizational development, leadership, human resources, or adult education.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Cooperative Extension or program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Preferred qualifications include a doctorate in a relevant field, training development experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Position is permanent, full-time, exempt, with a salary range of $54,249 to $85,000.
  • Employed within the Cooperative Extension unit, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
  • Extensive employee benefits including health plans, retirement, paid leave, and discounts.
  • May be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements consistent with university policies.

Extension Organizational Development Coordinator Full Description

Extension Organizational Development Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details
 Classification Information 
Classification Type  | EHRA
 Position Overview 
Primary Purpose of Position  | The Extension Organizational Development Coordinator leads efforts to enhance the capacity of Cooperative Extension staff at North Carolina A&T State University, both on campus and in county offices. This role ensures that Extension employees are equipped with the skills, tools, and resources necessary to deliver high-quality, needs-driven, research-based educational programs. The coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that employees possess the competencies required to anticipate and provide relevant, impactful educational services to citizens. The programming aligns with the philosophy, policies, mission, goals, and educational objectives of North Carolina A&T State University Cooperative Extension. This position is specifically responsible for developing a comprehensive professional development program that supports the growth and advancement of Extension employees. It involves creating and implementing initiatives that align with and advance Extension’s new strategic plan. The coordinator will identify organizational gaps, collaborate with other units to address these needs, and ensure the successful implementation of the ambitious goals outlined in the new plan. Additionally, the coordinator will develop a statewide strategy for professional development, mentoring, and onboarding, working with a task force to address the strategic plan’s objectives. This role will collaborate with the organizational development team at NCSU.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit  | N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an educational outreach organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together with its partners – North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, The Cooperative Extension Program has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Nation.
Minimum Requirements  | Requires a Master’s Degree in organizational development, organizational leadership, leadership studies, adult and continuing education, human resources, training and development, business management, or other related fields. Proven experience in organizational development roles, including designing and implementing initiatives 5-7 years of experience with Cooperative Extension or more years of experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.


Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education  | An earned doctorate in organizational development, organizational leadership, leadership studies, adult and continuing education, human resources, training and development, business management, or other related fields. Experience in training development and delivery. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Computer literate (proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Office). Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Excellent communication and presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to adapt and work effectively with individiuals at different levels within the organization

Required License or Certification  |
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.  | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
 Position Information 
Working Title  | Extension Organizational Development Coordinator
Position Number  | 007707
Recruitment Salary Range  | $54,249-$85,000
FLSA  | Exempt
Appointment Type  | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track  | No
FTE  |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length  |
Organizational Division  | Cooperative Extension
Organizational Location  | College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit  | Cooperative Extension
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | EPA2615
Open Date  | 11/13/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled  | 12/13/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search  |
Date Position Available  | 01/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant  | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount and more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.


Quick Link  | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/36965
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Letter of Reference 3
  5. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  6. Other Document
  7. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  8. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
Contact Division of Human Resources
 Phone: (336) 334-7862
 Fax: (336) 285-2799
 Email: hr@ncat.edu