Colorado State University

Posting Detail Information

Working Title02-25 Extension County Specialist, Agriculture, Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Fremont County

Position LocationFlorence, Colorado

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202400359F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 – 87,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience)

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ), in cooperation with the Colorado State University ( CSU ) colleges and other units, has general charge over the University’s educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU . OEE is collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of the scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located sixty miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins.

CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visitwww.extension.colostate.edu.

Fremont County took its name from famed western explorer Captain John C. Fremont, “The Pathfinder,” who, along with his scout Kit Carson, mapped the territory in 1843. Fremont County is nestled along the Arkansas River Valley in south central Colorado at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and encompasses an area of 1,533 square miles and has a population of 48,939. Mild weather and beautiful landscapes make Fremont County a tourist attraction in all seasons. Towns such as Cañon City and Florence, plus some unincorporated areas around Penrose, Cotopaxi and Howard reside within the County.

Cañon City is the county seat and has a rich historic downtown area with its mix of grand buildings and vibrant shops. The beauty of the Royal Gorge Bridge was built in 1929 and still going strong with rich history and spectacular views as well as the Arkansas River where river rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, and wildlife support plentiful outdoor wildlife and recreational activities.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’sPrinciples of Community (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/principles-of-community/) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research20%

% Teaching60%

% Service20%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/09/2024

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Specialist.This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position.Faculty rank (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty –educate, create, and connect (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty_Educate-Create-Connect.pdf) . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension.

Programming responsibilities will include 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Management including horticulture. Responsibilities specifically include Master Gardener Volunteer Management and supporting 4-H Livestock project areas. This position reports to the County Extension Director.

The primary office location for this position is in Florence, Colorado. While this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the primary office, to effectively carry out the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary and will include evenings and some regular weekend work. Professional scheduling may be used to balance work scheduling.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Required Job Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including business, community development, Extension education, youth development, agricultural sciences, social sciences, or related degree that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities. Please note, to advance through the Extension Instructor faculty track, a completed master’s degree is required. For progression to the Extension Professor faculty track, a completed terminal degree is necessary. We encourage all successful candidates to work towards these qualifications to enhance their opportunities for advancement.

• Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of agriculture and natural resources activities associated with position.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Faculty rank will be determined by candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental PDF (1).pdf (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) ).

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree.

• Professional experience or education in one or more of these areas: youth development, STEM , livestock, range, home and production horticulture, natural resources, agronomy, soils, irrigation, plant insects and diseases.

• Appreciation and understanding of rural communities and an interest in working with people in a rural environment to address critical issues.

• Professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties (below) of this position.

• Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers and advisory groups.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse audiences; this may include persistent effort, intentional programming, and community engagement.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, December 9, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office atHR_TA@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Kurt Jones at kurt.jones@colostate.edu.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Search ContactKurt Jones at kurt.jones@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryEducate

Duty/Responsibility

• Working directly with the community to identify and promote community-based needs for informal education using the most appropriate educational methods including digital and online media, written materials, or live workshop formats to assess and address the community’s needs for informal education; develop and implement educational strategies and measure the impact of education and programs. Share all programming developed with CSU Extension.

• Develop an effective, educational, results-oriented program that supports production agriculture program in Fremont County. Additional needs identified in a recent needs assessment include Drought Impact and Planning for Ag, Gardening/Growing Food, Developing Youth Life Skills, and Physical Activity and Health.

• Actively participate in one or more Extension work teams to provide expertise for program and information development, delivery, and evaluation efforts statewide.

• Provide program and information delivery to support colleagues in area(s) of specified expertise as appropriate.

• As part of the Fremont Extension team, continue to develop and enhance an effective, educational, results-oriented 4-H Youth Development Program that supports the growth and development of life skills among both youth and adult audiences in a rural environment.

Percentage Of Time60%

Job Duty CategoryCreate

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop and provide programming for diverse audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies, including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences.

• Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and diverse constituents (representative of the county’s racial, ethnic and gender demographics) to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts.

• Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.

• Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery.

• Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements.

• Identify and build collaborations with other agencies and groups (public and private) to support them in addressing their priority needs.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryConnect

Duty/Responsibility

• Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU , county, and other organizations.

• Develop and support strong equitable working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs.

• Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts.

• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance.

• Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues.

• Engage with public officials in policy decision influence.

• Travel to and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays.

Percentage Of Time20%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested

Maximum Requested

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Special Required Documentation

Optional Documents