Career Opportunities: Regional 4-H Extension Administrator (35316)

Job Summary

The Cooperative Extension Services (CES) department is seeking Regional 4-H Extension Administrator. In this role, you will provide regional support and expertise in 4-H program design, development and implementation, work in collaboration with the three regional 4-H staff members who support area and county 4-H staff members who deliver the 4-H program at the county level and assist with statewide efforts to expand rapidly the 4-H youth development program through the Next Chapter, Project Achievement and Juntos 4-H programs.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, implement and deliver high quality educational extension programming for Next Chapter, Project Achievement and Juntos 4-H Programs within assigned geographic area
• Build partnerships at regional level to sustain Next Chapter, Project Achievement and Juntos 4-H programming long term
• Bridge and bond legacy and new extension programming
• Ensure reports are completed accurately and on-time for funding partners and stakeholders
• Collaborate with Indiana 4-H regional administrators, educators and county staff in developing, facilitating, and evaluating Next Chapter, Project Achievement and Juntos 4-H programming
• Help manage program volunteers (recruiting, training, supporting)
• Acquire extramural funding and fees to support 4-H Extension programs and staff salary savings for sustainability of the program
• Work as part of the Regional 4-H Staff to support statewide events such as the Indiana State Fair
• Actively participate in professional activities at the local, university, state, North Central Region and national levels as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate dissemination of information, training, and professional development for Next Chapter, Project Achievement and Juntos 4-H programming
• Provide technical support for Next Chapter, Project Achievement and Juntos 4-H programming
• Support county staff, state program coordinators, and extension educators in implementing programming
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of Indiana 4-H

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree
• Program development
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or programs simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and public relation skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to travel throughout the state including reliable transportation

Nice to Have:

• Demonstrated relentless pursuit of results
• Program development, especially for new or emerging programs
• Grant writing and management
• Project Management
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access in community-based youth programs

What We'd Like You to Know:

• This is a remote position
• Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A Background Check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply