Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: November 14, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s): 1325-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Specialist
Business Title: Urban Extension Specialist
Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Extension Coordinator Specialist is responsible for implementing key aspects of WSU Extension's role in a 2-state, multi-university USDA NIFA funded project related to building-integrated agriculture (BIA) including developing and delivering specialized BIA training programs to Extension professionals and urban policy development professionals. Duties include leadership of WSU's role in planning, conducting and reporting on a current-state BIA assessment; developing content for an invitational summit for professionals in urban planning, economic development, sustainability, architecture, construction and Extension practitioners in horticulture, community development and urban food systems; and developing BIA outreach and educational materials. This position collaborates with project personnel from partner universities, extension personnel, and other professionals across a variety of project related disciplines to ensure the program and activities meet guidelines/expectations/objectives/policies& procedures of WSU Extension and funder/project objectives under the direction of the WSU Extension faculty.
This position is available for remote work.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline and three (3) years of related experience in the program specialty. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Prefer a Masters Degree with three (3) years related experience. Demonstrated teaching experience and evaluating community projects and experience in preparing educational materials for low literacy and diverse populations.
Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.
Ability to travel overnight for conferences or meetings.
While using a private or WSU-owned vehicle for official business, must have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW 46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090).
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a relevant program discipline with three (3) years related experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering educational content.
$2,434.70 - $3,043.37 (prorated at 50% FTE) | Zone 3, Grade 5
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:
This is a temporary position expected to end one (1) year from date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Funding has been renewed successfully for several years and we expect funding to continue to be renewed.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by November 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
Time Type: Part time
Position Term: 12 Month
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