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Regional Extension Educational Director – Regional Director (Region 21)Regional Extension Educational Director – Regional Director (Region 21)

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Position TitleRegional Extension Educational Director – Regional Director (Region 21)

Position TitleRegional Extension Educational Director – Regional Director (Region 21)Job GroupProfessional & ScientificRequired Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree and 5 years of related experienceSpecial Required QualificationsDrivers LicensePreferred QualificationsExperience with financial resource development including creation, development, and establishing of budgets.Experience with networking and partnership development leading to educational programs.Experience with staff and volunteer supervision, hiring, performance management, and other human resource functions.Experience with contract and grant writing.Experience in an educational area or field.Experience working cooperatively with an elected board.Experience with development and strategic implementation of policies and procedures.Job DescriptionAre you passionate about supporting others in achieving their full potential and fostering a culture of growth? Are you driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and help create positive change through your work?If so, The Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach with Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant Director County Services, known as the Regional Extension Educational Director(Regional Director)!The position will serve Adair, Cass, and Pottawattamie counties(Pottawattamie is split into east and west districts), also known as Region 21. The primary office location for this position will be a county extension office in one of the counties served and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability. Because the position will support multiple counties, travel is required.What You'll Do

• Provide leadership to the county Extension councils to meet their legal obligations as an elected body and to carry out the roles and responsibilities of an Extension District.
• Supervise the county staff as detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding between the council and the University.
• Oversee program delivery that meets the programmatic needs of the region.
• Initiate strategies for the Extension council's implementation of fiscal management, grant and contract management, human resources and program needs assessment, and oversight.
• Work with the councils to initiate strategies to develop and oversee volunteer networks and assist the Extension council and staff to identify innovative ways to reach under-served and under-represented audiences and ensure compliance with civil rights requirements.

Additionally, the Regional Director uses a proactive approach within the region to identify needs and cooperates with Extension Program Specialists to determine the appropriate programmatic response. They coordinate with Program Specialists and County Extension Councils for the future program direction, inter-disciplinary programming, secures resources to support identified needs, and assists in reporting program outcomes.The Regional Director is responsible for the appropriate administration of resources and oversees completion of all system reports for the region. They establish, organize, and facilitate networks and coalitions at the regional level to build community capacity and may also be involved in regional or multi-state partnerships or programs.The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and groups. The ability to establish partnerships with community leaders along with strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills are also needed for success in this position.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.Level Guidelines

• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
• Focus on ISU's mission and meeting department or work unit goals
• Supervises a small department or work team
• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Appointment TypeRegularNumber Of Months Employed Per Year12 Month Work PeriodTime TypeFull timePay GradePS810Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-###-#### or Toll Free: 1-877-###-####.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting DateJune 2, 2025Posting Close DateJune 30, 2025Job Requisition NumberR17149

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

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• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesHigher Education

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