Assistant Administrator - Community Development and Outreach

Job Summary

The assistant Administrator for Community Development and Outreach will develop, coordinate and facilitate programming through the Cooperative Extension Program designed to assist communities to realize their long-term goals; through provision of education, technical assistance and opportunities to secure grants that support strategic planning and community visioning in order to provide a foundation for economic development. Coordinate or assist in the coordination of programs through outreach efforts with USDA Agencies, State, private and public and nonprofit entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Develop an effective plan-of-work for instituting quality Cooperative Extension community development and outreach programs
•Write grants (evidence of successful funding)
•Build partnerships with Federal and State Agencies and private companies for improving the life (quality) of communities
•Problem-solve and partner with citizens, community groups, community leaders
•Promote programs and initiative(s) that provide for self-sustaining, long-term economic development in rural areas
•Access Federal Programs targeting community development
•Assist communities in developing strategic plans
•Assess communities to determine developmental needs
•Provide educational forums on improving the quality of life for communities through economic development networks, education, health, utilities and safety
•Stay current and knowledgeable of USDA community development policies

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, economics, business administration or other business disciplines is required. Preference will be given to applicants with extension and strong community development experiences. Applicants with degrees in closely related disciplines with community development experiences may also apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in any of the aforementioned areas

Working Conditions

•Travel (Overnight and day trips) required, as needed
•Evening and /or weekend work may be required
•Climate controlled environment

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.