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| Job Title: | Extension Educator- Community Economics, SE Region, Rochester |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Master's Degree |
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Job ID359647
LocationAll Other -See Job Description
Job FamilyEducation-Extension
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9623
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
Working Title:Extension Educator- Community Economics, Southeast Region
Appointment: Full-time, Assistant Extension Professor (9623), P & A
Extension Area:Dept of Community Development (CD)/Community Economics (CE)
Office Location:Extension Regional Office, Rochester, MN
Apply By: Deadline extended until March 10, 2024
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Community economics educators partner with community members to lead economic transformation. Our goal is to help communities create a positive economic climate.
A primary focus area for this educator position will be on using economic impact assessments and related data to assist local communities in guiding economic change. This position, through collaboration with an Extension specialist, will expand on a successful economic impact program, particularly by developing engagement models tailored for city and county governments. This role will involve in-person and virtual teaching, conducting community-based research, and community coaching.
Team members represent the Department of Community Development in different regions of the state. We are a highly collaborative team, connecting via technology. Our values include authentic engagement, holistic and equitable prosperity, creativity, and innovation, all grounded in research. Our team is a high impact and high-performance group and a leader in the field of community development. The team partners with and reports to the Community Development program leader for Community Economics. For information about specific Extension programs and initiatives in Community Economics, go to:
LOCATION OF POSITION
This educator will be in the Rochester Regional Extension office and will primarily serve a region of 16 counties in southeast Minnesota. Nearly every community is within 100 miles of Rochester. Many of the educator responsibilities are conducted in the surrounding cities, so the regional office space is available for planning time, high-speed internet, and connecting with other Extension staff who serve this area. Hybrid office arrangements are possible, but this is not a fully remote position. Travel to partnering communities is expected and compensated.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
To meet the mission of Extension and the Department of Community Development, the Community Economics Extension Educator will:
Deliver Educational Programming (45%)
Design, deliver, market, and evaluate educational and developmental programs based on scholarly/scientific theory and research appropriate for the audience. An emphasis for this position is to develop economic impact analysis resources tailored to reach local leaders or regional organizations.
Design, adapt and deliver programs that address local and/or regional needs, including those for new, diverse, and historically underserved audiences
Assume program leadership, education, and management roles as designated and appropriate.
Enhance Scholarship (15%)
Use and conduct scholarly/scientific research in the community economics area of expertise. Create practical knowledge that can impact real-life issues in Minnesota communities.
Share research and new practical knowledge through academic journals and professional papers.
Continue professional development in scholarship/research and program development, and delivery via conferences, additional graduate work, self-directed study, and other appropriate means of maintaining a high level of expertise.
Conduct Outreach (30%)
Develop and maintain effective local, regional, university and state partnerships that further the development and delivery of Extension educational programs.
Engage with diverse individuals to discover what is needed for local economic transformation. This involves in-person visits followed by emails, newsletters, and phone calls.
Work with communities to identify the broader set of community needs that can be informed through the economic impact assessment program and lead to the development of analysis tools and products.
Understand broader community needs around economic impact to develop better models for educator/community engagement.
Foster and contribute to a positive work climate and effective teamwork and collaboration with Extension colleagues, advisory groups, audiences, and partnerships.
Represent Extension through service on county, community, regional and/or professional boards. All these opportunities are expected to be congruent with area of expertise and professional goals.
Administer Programs (10%)
Assume program support functions as needed such as contract and/or fiscal management, data-management, public relations and marketing with Department leaders and Regional Directors.
Secure funds and resources to support educational programs through fee for service, third party reimbursement, grants, and other means as outlined in the Community Economic program business plan.
Make contributions to the four promotion criteria: Extension program leadership, teaching, scholarship and engagement and service.
Regularly establish performance goals to be reviewed with supervisors.
BENEFITS/SALARY/APPOINTMENT
Extension Educator (job code 9623) positions have annual University academic professional appointments and Extension academic rank.
Promotion in Extension academic rank is required and is contingent upon accomplishments as an Extension Educator.
Estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with qualifications and previous experience.
University of Minnesota appointment and benefits.Benefits package available
Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University policy.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree at time of appointment. Degrees in education, economics, business, and social sciences such as public policy, planning, sociology, or related fields.
One year of experience in a community development related field. Relevant settings for this experience might come from higher education, adult education, Extension, state/regional/local government or development agencies, community, or interest-based organizations and/or foundations.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience working in diverse settings with diverse populations.
Ability to utilize economic development research in educational program design, delivery, and evaluation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to translate academic community development research into language useful for the non-professional.
Evidence of ability to use technology for program delivery.
Additional Requirements:
Valid driver's license and own means of transportation with required liability insurance.
Must be able to travel within the designated communities and provide in-person programming. Average travel is under 250 miles per week.
Ability to maintain a flexible... For full info follow application link.
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