Extension State Specialist, 4-H Youth Positive Development Job at University System of New Hampshire
Summary
Operating Title
Extension State Specialist, 4-H Youth Positive Development
Long Classification Title
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development
Summary of Position
This position, located in Durham, N.H., provides leadership and support for the University of New Hampshire Extension Education and 4-H Youth Development program team for the purpose of developing resilient youth. The state specialist is responsible for connecting theory to practice, ensuring the 4-H program achieves positive outcomes for youth and families in New Hampshire. Program development involves grant writing, program design, and program evaluation such that stakeholders will be aware of program impact and staff will engage in data-driven quality improvement. The successful candidate will use their research and practitioner experience to help integrate statewide 4-H programming in collaboration with other program teams (Food and Agriculture, Natural Resources, Community and Economic Development, and Health and Wellness).
After six months, it is expected that the Extension State Specialist, Positive Youth Development will assume additional leadership responsibilities. This extra work will be compensated with a stipend. Beginning in the second year of employment, state specialists will secure 25% of annual salary through grants, cost-recovery, and/or departmental teaching appointment.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Acceptable minimum years of experience
Additional Job Information
Applications received by November 30, 2022 will be given priority review.
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
Posting Number
PS3637FY22
Other minimum qualifications
- Ph.D. or terminal degree strongly preferred in applicable education or youth development discipline. A strong candidate with a master’s degree in appropriate discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience developing and evaluating youth development programs for K-12 youth may be considered.
- Must demonstrate high ability to communicate with the public, both verbally and in writing
- Must demonstrate effective team communication skills
- Must be willing and able to collaborate with coworkers and partners
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel for work. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work in cross-cultural environments
- Experience with 4-H Youth Development and other Extension programming
- Experience authoring and managing grants
- Applied scholarly interest in experiential education, workforce development, outreach with underserved/at-risk populations, or similar field
- Experience working with community-based volunteers and stakeholders
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/52248
Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0
Grade
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Details
Posting Date
10/28/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Job Category
Appointment Type
Regular
If TERM position provide projected end date
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