New Mexico State University

Human Resources - CES Postings
Department: NMSU CES /Req.# 2008003460
Position Title: Extension 4H Agent * Announcement #: 2008003460
  Tenure Track
Rank:
Date Position Advertised: May 15, 2008
Salary: Extension 4H Agent $40,000 Extension Associate I $32,000
Special Conditions: * Extension 4H Agent (tenure track position) or may be under-filled as Extension Associate I (non-tenure track)
Located in San Juan County, headquarters in Aztec, NM
Must live in County where employed and willing to work odd hours as needed. Valid driver's license required. Insured personal auto required, reimbursement at 50.5 cents per mile.
Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS-
- Extension 4-H Agent - Master's degree (in hand by hire date). At least one degree must be in Home Economics, Agriculture or Education.
- Extension Associate - Bachelor's degree (in hand by hire date) in Home Economics, Agriculture or Education required, 2.5 GPA required with completion of Master's degree within 6 years of employment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS-
- Satisfactory experience in Extension or related field demonstrating ability to work with youth and adults preferred.
- Ability to relate effectively to people of all ages, income, educational levels and ethnic background and develop informal educational programs to meet their needs.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to teach effectively required.
- Ability to implement educational learning experiences for both youth and adults in furtherance of the mission of Extension required.
- Ability to provide leadership role in management of volunteer organization including recruitment, training and support of volunteers.
Examples of Duties: Provide leadership and guidance to Extension educational programs for youth, including 4-H and Youth, special interest groups, and adult and youth leaders and the public throughout the County as job requires.
- Recruit, train and support volunteer adult and youth leaders.
- Team with other Extension Agents in the county and district and with State Specialists, District Department Head and Administrators in planning and implementing total Extension programs.
- Maintain a favorable public image and gain acceptance for self, Extension and New Mexico State University among the county citizens
- Administratively responsible to the County Program Director and through him/her to the Northern District Department Head.
- Provide timely reports as required.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Roberta Rios
Northern Disctrict Dept. Head
120 S. Federal Place, Room 109
Santa fe, NM 87501
telephone- (505) 983-4615
Email- robrios@nmsu.edu

Review of letter of interest, including resume or vita, unofficial transcripts and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references will begin- may 23, 2008 and continue until filled.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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