Extension Agent, CED (Lavaca County)

Job description

Job Title
Extension Agent, CED (Lavaca County)


Agency
Prairie View A&M University


Department
Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs



Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate



Job Location
Prairie View, Texas



Job Type
Staff



Job Description

The Extension Agent, under general supervision, implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas; Supports and assists in the implementation of educational programs and activities in program areas for which other staff members have assigned leadership responsibilities.

The areas of focus are small business development, business contracting, agribusiness development, community resources, business financing, home ownership, or community organization development.

The position will support Lavaca County.




This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds.

Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.


Responsibilities:
+ Technical Assistance and Program Delivery: Delivers regular Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served.

Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues.

Provides general information on grant writing procedures and funding agencies available to non-profit organizations.
+ Program planning and Evaluations (Reports): Plans and implements appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness.
+ Community Outreach: Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies.

Collaborate with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multicounty programs.

Collaborate with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.
+ Program Marketing: Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics, mass media interviews (when appropriate) and participating in Extension publications on community and economic development topics.
+ Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees, and performs other duties as deemed necessary.



Required Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree.
+ No prior experience required.




Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
+ Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems.
+ Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults.
+ Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
+ Strong written and oral communication skills.





Other Requirements:
+ This position is fully remote.

The selected candidate must reside within a 25 mile radius of the assigned county.





Job Posting Close Date:
+ Until Filled



Required Attachments:


Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application.

Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

 Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
+ Resume or Curriculum Vitae
+ Cover Letter



Application Submission Guidelines:


All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.

Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc.

will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.




The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted .

Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.




Background Check Requirements:




All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.


Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.




For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students.

With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools.

The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students.

Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.

The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor.

The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.




For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .




Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!


Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.




If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.




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