Extension County Director - Mason County - Westfield State University : Job Details

Job Title:

Extension County Director - Mason County

Requisition Number:

RE51025

Department Name:

81E08: KCES Region East Area 08

Work Location:

Maysville, KY

Grade Level:

00

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

No set minimum requirements.

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Required Related Experience:

No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification:

Driver's License required

Physical Requirements:

Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift:

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Job Summary:

Extension County Director – Mason CountyLocation: Maysville, KYThe Extension County Director will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in the county. The County Director responsibilities include:

oversee and ensure quality of educational programming throughout the county; has primary responsibility to ensure completion of county Plan of Work

serve as the primary contact and manage the relationship with the District Board in the County; serve as primary contact for County Extension Council; coordinating regular meetings; working with committees and agents to ensure a broad local membership

ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations

supervise and/or oversee agents and county office staff

develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships

foster teamwork and collaboration throughout program areas, staff, and county partnerships

respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner

ensure that all clientele are served

All staff in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.Resume and cover letter are required at time of application.Salary Range: $68,565 – $88,565Visit the Extension Careers page: Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

Supervision and leadership experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience:

Master's Degree plus 4 years of experience with the Cooperative Extension Service.

Deadline to Apply:

08/13/2025

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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