District Director - Delta District
University of Arkansas System
- Arkansas County, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
Recruits, interviews, and recommends selection of personnel within the Delta District. Supervises and coordinates the work of Associate District Director and County Agent Staff Chairs in the Delta District. Approves personnel actions relating to paraprofessional and support staff within the district. Provides training for staff chairs in matters of personnel management. Conducts annual performance evaluation of Associate District Director, Staff Chairs in the Delta District, and the Administrative Assistant for the district. Reviews performance evaluation of all staff in the Delta District. Consults with Human Resources in administering progressive discipline of staff when needed. Evaluates and administers professional improvement plans for staff in the Delta District as needed.Trains and supervises county agents in the Delta District in developing and implementing individual plans of work that align with state and national issues and the UADA mission. Conducts on-going, continuous evaluation of the overall Extension program within the Delta District.Responsible for arranging and coordinating location and logistics for the Delta District 4-H O-Rama. Assists state faculty in planning and conducting the Delta District 4-H O-Rama. Responsible for making agent assignments to youth events and activities throughout the year. Advises county staff on necessary in-service training. Responsible for orientation of new staff members in cooperation with the CPED department and state programmatic educators.
Develops budget recommendations for county appropriations and works with county government officials either directly or through staff chairs in the Delta District. Develops annual budget recommendations for salaries paid to personnel in the Delta District.Assists state faculty with in-service training as needed. Maintains an effective working relationship with agriculture and natural resource, family and consumer sciences, 4-H/Youth, and community and economic development state faculty. Supports and interprets state goals to county staff in the Delta District.
Responsible for compliance with civil rights regulations in programs and employment throughout the Delta District. Develops and maintains necessary records for civil rights documentation in the Delta District. Develops appropriate civil rights reports when requested. Conducts civil rights compliance reviews in the Delta District annually with randomly selected counties and/or as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree is required, with either the bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a related field of study. Ten years of professional experience in Cooperative Extension with at least five of those years in an administrative/supervisory role in support of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H or community development is required, along with demonstrated ability to perform increasingly responsible assignments.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of history, philosophy, objectives, and methods of Cooperative Extension work. Knowledge of social, economic, political, and cultural factors affecting Extension work. Knowledge of organizational structure, budgeting procedures, and administrative policies. Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of organizational management, adult education, positive youth development and community development processes. Knowledge of and ability to apply public relations principles. Ability to inspire and train employees and lay leaders. Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively. Physical and mental ability to effectively perform duties and responsibilities related to the job, including long and irregular hours of work and frequent travel.Additional Information:For assistance with the application or to provide additional documents after submitting, please emailSalary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Optional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants:Recruitment Contact Information: Amy Hedges, Assistant to Senior Associate Vice President, Phone: 501-671-2152, email: ahedges@uada.eduAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career SitePlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity: Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingBenefits Eligible: Yes