Program Coordinator Soil & Water Leadership Development - (2954249)

Position Information

Position Title :

Extension Program Coordinator, Soil and Water Leadership Development

Description & Details :

The Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with a team of Extension professionals and volunteers to provide innovative leadership for the North Dakota Soil Conservation state board and the North Dakota Soil and Water Leadership Academy.

The primary duties of this full-time position include the management, facilitation and leadership of these two programs.

This position will be supervised by the Assistant Director, Family and Community Wellness and based in Fargo, North Dakota.

The position includes but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

Soil and Water Leadership Education (50%)

• Provide leadership in the creation and delivery of innovative learning experiences for soil and water leadership program initiatives to watershed coordinators, watershed advisory groups, Soil Conservation District boards and others working on water-related issues.
• Conduct needs assessment and issues identification that result in program curricula based on the needs of those working on water-related issues.
• Interpret and integrate pertinent research information into the watershed leadership educational programs.
• Evaluate and market the impact of the educational programs delivered.
• Cultivate a relationship and use media outlets and resources.
• Cooperate and collaborate with local, county and state agencies and organizations to enhance other Extension community and leadership development programming opportunities.
• Coordinate online training program for SCD supervisors.

State and District Soil Conservation Management (50%)

• Assist the committee with budget planning for the SCD Assistance Program and communicate funding allocations to local SCD’s.
• Coordinate and schedule committee meetings in consultation with the chair, including developing and organizing meeting materials, distributing agenda, keeping minutes and maintaining other records related to Committee meetings.
• Complete annual sand and gravel surface mining report.
• Assist SCD’s in developing policy guidelines for operating and employees.
• Monitor State Soil Conservation District assistance program.
• Provide oversight for the record keeping and disbursement of funds to local Soil Conservation District boards.
• Assist the State Board in the annual budget process.
• Develop, monitor and maintain contracts with vendors, contractors and services providers in accordance with North Dakota law.
• Provide oversight for SCD elections held every other year.

Other

• Assure compliance with equal opportunities policies.
• Be self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Some weekend and evening work is required.
• Participate in professional development experiences offered by the NDSU Extension Service and other entities as appropriate.
• Some travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Extension programming.

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Bachelor’s degree, by start date, in a discipline related to the responsibilities of the position.

2. Skills that demonstrate knowledge and expertise in leadership development, community development, communication, natural resources management or other related fields and the understanding necessary to effectively communicate the knowledge and application to other disciplines.

3. The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

4. Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media.

6. Organizational management skills including the ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment, work flexible and extended hours, extended travel required and manage time and resources (including grant writing) to efficiently accomplish the duties of the position.

7. Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, an interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and a commitment to the principles of diversity.

8. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Recent Extension Service work experience.

2. Experience designing and delivering educational programs.

3. Experience using distance education for the development and delivery of programs.

Materials Required :

Resume and Cover Letter

3 Professional references

screening will begin : 10 / 10 / 24

Benefits :

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire.

Other benefits include : wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.

Optional benefits include : supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us :

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.

The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

EO / AA Statement :

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression / identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement :

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.

NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.

Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice :

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information