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• Leadership and oversight of non-formal Extension education and applied research projects in alignment with program goals and priorities supporting Maryland team thriving model.
• Secure funding and support faculty in acquiring and managing extramural funds for enhancing 4-H programs from diverse funding sources.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching for faculty, including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Provide leadership to faculty in long-range planning, writing, reporting, professional development and grant management.
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining effective teamwork among state and county/city faculty, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Mentor faculty to set clear expectations for Extension programming, scholarship, and service, providing opportunities for success while instilling confidence and pride.
• Conduct annual program and faculty evaluations, including the review of Individual Extension Plans and performance evaluations.
• Personnel supervision and evaluation of Maryland 4-H state staff (including Maryland 4-H Foundation and Maryland 4-H Environmental Education & Camping Center staff).
• Provide annual reports to Associate Director/Associate Dean for various reporting requirements, including the Federal reporting on Extension programs and impacts.
• Work collaboratively with UME Program Leaders, departments, and others, in developing collaborative and interdisciplinary programs, events, and activities.
• Collaborate with the evaluation team to ensure an effective plan and process for 4-H youth development program evaluation and applied research efforts.
• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the UME administrative team, with a diverse portfolio of duties as assigned, including contributions to leadership meetings, strategic planning, programming, and training.
• Provide vision and leadership to expand enrollment in all areas of the state with particular attention to underserved youth in 4-H programs.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring faculty and staff in Extension vacancies.
• Provide fiscal oversight and management of the 4-H operations and programming budget, including the 4-H Environmental and Camping Center.
• Supervise MD 4-H Foundation staff who manages all grants funded by the National 4-H Council cooperatively with the Maryland 4-H Foundation Board of Directors.
• Provide oversight of statewide policies, procedures, and risk management efforts.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) and must be able to be tenured in a department as a Professor or tenured in Extension as a Principal Agent or equivalent rank. At least one graduate degree, preferably a doctorate, must be in youth development, education, and/or social science-related areas.

• Applicants should have significant leadership experience, preferably with 4-H Youth Development programs within land-grant systems, and be recognized within a field of specialization.
• A demonstrated understanding and application of the Land Grant mission and relevant administrative experience is desired.

• Evidence of excellence in leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and human resources management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and supervise faculty and staff both programmatically and administratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated bility in budget administration and accountability of resources, including extramural funding.
• Demonstrated ability to promote advocacy in educational programming, clientele served, and staffing.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage with various constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to build UME diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect capacity through the 4-H program.

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• A valid driver’s license is required.

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• This position reports to the Associate Dean and Associate Director of Extension, who supervises and evaluates the position.
• Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license are required. Ability to travel statewide and nationally as needed is an expectation for this position.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
  
  

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