Job Title Associate Director for Extension

FLSA Status Exempt

Posted Salary Range 135,000 -145,000

Employment Status Full Time

Department College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

The Associate Director for Extension is responsible for administering and managing the Extension Program in accordance to applicable federal and state laws and regulations and university policies. The incumbent is accountable for providing leadership, coordination, supervision and assistance necessary to plan, implement and maintain an effective and efficient Extension Program. The Associate Director of Extension works in close collaboration with the Dean and Director of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.

•Demonstrated leadership skills, vision, and ability to identify and build on the strengths of a successful Extension organization.

•The ability to think strategically and build consensus and engage the staff and administration in collegial and constructive decision making.

•Significant and successful administrative experience.

•Strong management skills, including experience in financial management, strategic planning, and team-building; and

•The capacity and desire to lead the Extension organization in educational programs and technical assistance initiatives.

•Committed to excellence and effectiveness in educational programming and experience in conducting applied research are essential.

•Coordinate with the program staff and other university officials in developing and/or maintaining long-range and annual plans for the program.

•Provide the coordination, supervision and assistance necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives of the program are achieved on a timely basis.

•Assist in the selection, orientation and training of program staff.

•Prepare budget estimates and the final budget.

•Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports required by Alcorn State University, USDA, Science Education Administration (SEA) and other appropriate agencies.

•Ensure the proper use, maintenance, security and accounting for facilities and equipment assigned to or acquired by the program.

•Maintaining accurate and up-to-date, departmental personnel files on all program employees.

•Enforce and adhere to university policies related to the operation of the program.

•Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program and make recommendations to the Dean of the School of AREAS for program modification, expansion and/or curtailment as be appropriate.

•Provide staff members with the coordination, training, supervision and assistance necessary to carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.

•Coordinate and cooperate with Mississippi State University’s Cooperative Extension Program to encourage a beneficial relationship between both programs.

•Conduct regular evaluation of the program staff members and provide them with appropriate feedback.

•Recommend the hiring, retention, promotion, salary change and termination of staff members to the Dean of School of AREAS.

Keep abreast of federal and state laws and regulations affecting the Extension Program and keep appropriate university officials informed and up-to-date.

•Keep abreast and up-to-date of the university policies governing the operation of the program and assist in reviewing the policies and recommending changes when necessary.

•Encourage and promote an effective working relationship among extension, research and teaching at the university.

•Participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., that will enhance his/her professional performance.

•Provide opportunities for staff members to improve their professional competencies and encourage them to do so.

•Execute any and all other responsibilities within university policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations which will promote and foster the program’s achievement of the university’s mission and goals.

•Execute any and all other responsibilities within university policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations which will promote and foster the program’s achievement of the university’s mission and goals.

•Other related duties as assigned.

An earned PhD in an appropriate field from an accredited institution; he/she should be at the Rank of Associate Professor (in current position) and has the ability to obtain rank and tenure as Professor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Alcorn State University.

N/A

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required

Travel Occasionally

Extended Work Hours Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1177

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 10/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

EEO Statement:

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:

Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.

Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188

Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA/ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.

 

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