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County Extension Director - St. Clair County

Auburn

$65,920 - $98,880

vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, retirement plan

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Jul 07, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4534P
Home Org Name	St Clair County
Division Name	AL Cooperative Extension System
Position Title	County Extension Director - St. Clair County
Job Class Code	CA69
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, is looking for a dynamic County Extension Director to lead our St. Clair County Extension program and serve the citizens of St. Clair County! This individual will build partnerships and collaborate with multiple entities to deliver research-based educational opportunities that transform lives and communities. The County Extension Director is a community-based professional of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System ( ACES) who knows and represents the research-based resources and other resources available through Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. They are recognized as a community leader who addresses the contemporary challenges, issues, and opportunities facing the citizens of the county through university programs and knowledge. Reasons you'll love being a County Extension Director at ACES - Auburn: Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community! Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1! Medical, dental, and vision insurance options! Work/life balance! 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year. 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually. 7 paid holidays with the possibility for additional days during the holiday season. 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads). AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service. Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits. Fun and flexible work environment. Every day is different! Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work!
Essential Functions	Program Competence and Capacity: Learns major programs and resources available across program areas (Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources, Human Sciences, 4-H and Community & Economic Development) to become actively involved in serving traditional audiences and new audiences in and outside the office. Develops leadership and engagement skills to be confident and credible when engaging communities of place, practice, interest, and identity across a broad spectrum of issues. Functions as a member of the County 4-H Team and contributes administrative and programmatic support. Maintains a subject matter emphasis related to one of four major program areas and participates in the appropriate priority program team (PPT). Participates in professional development related to educational programming, county office administration, customer service, and public relations and marketing. County Office Administration: Serves as ACES primary representative in the county and develops an ethic of customer service as the front-door to the state's land grant universities. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, supervision, professional development, mentoring and performance assessment of administrative support position, agent assistants, 4-H Extension Agents (4-H EA), and potentially an administrative professional position or temporary staff. Responsible for the daily operation of the office, including staffing, scheduling, promoting a positive culture, and teamwork within and outside the office. Responsible for county budget administration and the interface with County Commissions and municipalities to provide local support for office space, utilities, equipment, and program supplies. Ensures compliance with laws, statutes, and University policy that regulate the handling of public funds and program implementation. Understands, implements, and promotes EEO, ADA, Civil Rights, and other affirmative action polies and procedures within the County Extension Office and in the countywide community. Program Leadership: Provides leadership for county program initiatives, a balanced and comprehensive county plan-of-work, some program delivery related to subject matter emphasis, to ensure county office is current on programs and resources. Serves as role model for others in using innovative and creative approaches to program development and delivery. Organizes a County Extension Advisory Committee and provides leadership in analyzing and interpreting information to assess needs through stakeholder input. Meets regularly with colleagues across multiple counties (SET) to share needs assessment results, coordinate programs, and establish priorities and new initiatives. Cooperates and informs Extension Agents, State Extension Specialists, and appropriate Assistant Director for Programs and Assistant Director for Field Operations and has a positive working relationship with staff and clients in SET and PPT. Manages local data collection in line with program area requirements. Prepares an evaluation and success stories of delivered educational programs focused on short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes and impacts. Program Management and Marketing: Provides leadership to develop working relationships with local stakeholder groups, organizations, and agencies and to function as ambassador for ACES. Follows appropriate fiscal management for programmatic needs and appropriately administers the resources and completes all system reports when due. Secures resources (volunteers, contracts, grants, fees, and donations) to support local and priority programs and initiatives within county and may participate in grant funded projects led by State Extension Specialists. Utilizes multiple delivery modes to include face-to-face interactions, printed materials, online and digital formats that provide greater audience access, quick delivery of information, and convenience. Serves as the primary contact for all forms of traditional and social media to disseminate information and market programs and has a professional presence in major forms of media. Identifies innovative ways to engage targeted under-served and under-represented audiences. Builds programmatic partnerships and networks to multiply organizational capacity.
Why Work at Auburn?	Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Forestry, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
7 years of experience in teaching and the delivery of educational programs and experience with fiscal management and business operations.
3 years of experience in supervising full-time employees. Internal candidates only may substitute completion of both the Leading Self and Leading People Leadership Programs, or equivalent.

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Forestry, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
5 years of experience in teaching and the delivery of educational programs and experience with fiscal management and business operations.
1 year of experience in supervising full-time employees. Internal candidates only may substitute completion of both the Leading Self and Leading People Leadership Programs, or equivalent.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Minimum Required skills: Candidates must have experience in leading others or completion of broad leadership training. Experience managing budgets. The position requires exceptional communication, managerial and leadership skills. Must possess a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility. Must demonstrate a high degree of objectivity. Exhibit effective interpersonal and written communication skills. The ability to work successfully with staff, volunteers, community leaders, and county officials Excellent public relations skills and the ability to connect local program needs with the ACES mission are required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a highly collaborative work style, the ability to engage and motivate others, a positive attitude, show enthusiasm for the work, be a self-starter, and work with minimum supervision. The ability to act creatively, confidentially, and professionally when working with people from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple projects. Demonstrated leadership competencies that include servant leadership experience. A high level of motivation and effective organizational management are expected. Driving is a required function of this position. Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications	Valid Driver's License Required.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in a discipline directly related to one of our major program areas (agriculture, forestry, natural resources; human sciences; 4-H youth development; community engagement/development) is highly preferred.
Demonstrated work history of coaching, training, performance evaluation, merit, and other Human Resources related tasks.
Proven success in securing financial resources such as grants and extramural funding, budget management, and fiscal accountability.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$65,920 - $98,880
Job Category	Education/Instructional
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Pell City
State position is located:	Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	07/07/2025
Closing Date	08/07/2025
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement	It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
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