Kansas State University Seeks State 4H Youth Development Program Leader

Kansas State University is a land grant university composed of ten colleges, the Graduate School, K-State Research and Extension, and Global Campus. 4-H Youth Development is a department within K-State Research and Extension. The on-campus unit consists of the Program Leader and eight 4-H youth development campus and area-based professional faculty/staff. Approximately 220 Extension agents in local units are devoted to the work of 4-H Youth Development, of which 35 have full time 4-H youth development programming responsibility. Kansas State University's 4-H Youth Development program serves a reported 50,000 youth annually through a traditionally strong community club, school enrichment, after-school, military, and other special interest programs and activities.

ACADEMIC RANK: This position will be either a regular appointment or a tenured appointment. Applicants eligible for tenure should designate in cover letter desire to request academic tenure and desired academic discipline for the tenure home. Rank will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

• Master's degree and 5 years of related experience to the mission of Cooperative Extension and positive youth development.
• Experience working with local county/district 4H management, including volunteers and local leadership.
• Evidence and Experience in leadership and development, delivery, and evaluation of youth development programs. An academic record of scholarly accomplishment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 4-H projects and deliver of 4-H educational values and content.
• A vision of future extension needs and the ability to communicate with information users on these matters, including demonstrated knowledge on innovative use of emerging digital technologies as educational tools.
• Commitment to expanding and fostering diversity in program reach for positive 4-H youth development.
• Outstanding performance record in previous employment and demonstrated commitment to extension philosophy and mission.
• Competency in fiscal, budgetary, and personnel management, including affirmation action and work for diversity.