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Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach is seeking an exceptional individual to lead its 4-H Youth Development program to enhance the impact of ISU on the lives of Iowa youth. The Program Leader provides strategic leadership and administrative management for the 4-H Youth Development program. Specifically, this person provides motivation, strategy, vision, and coordination for the development and delivery of 4-H Youth Development Extension programs that address the diverse needs in Iowa communities and beyond. The position reports to the Vice President for Extension and Outreach and is an essential member of the Extension Leadership Team. In keeping with the university's land-grant mission, 4-H Youth Development Program works collaboratively within Extension and Outreach and with other mission areas of research and teaching to focus the resources of Iowa State University toward positive outcomes for Iowa’s youth.

Iowa’s 4-H programs are delivered across the state through 100 county Extension offices by a network of ISU staff, county paid staff and volunteers reaching more than 150,000 Iowa youth annually through a variety of delivery methods. Partnerships with ISU colleges, county Extension councils, the Iowa 4-H Foundation, school districts, other universities, non-profit organizations, foundations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National 4-H Council, the Iowa Department of Education, other state and federal agencies, and many others are essential to the success of Iowa 4-H. The Program Leader serves as the key representative leader of the Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program in developing these partnerships. The Program Leader is expected to work with 4-H staff to seek and secure additional resources from public and private sources to support 4-H programs and initiatives.

The Program Leader is responsible for leading and developing a long-term strategy for 4-H Youth Development programming. Candidates are expected to support and inspire a collaborative environment that protects all young people and fosters the open exchange of ideas and innovations through a culturally and intellectually diverse environment.  The Program Leader will also support and provide stewardship for strategic collaborations across all mission areas (research, teaching, and Extension), other Extension program areas of agriculture and natural resources, human sciences and community and economic development, other universities and with government agencies and non-profit organizations fostering youth development. The successful candidate will participate in the recruiting, hiring and orientation of new Extension professionals and facilitate professional development to enhance 4-H Youth Development program outputs and outcomes. The Program Leader will also identify financial, human, and in-kind resources to enhance 4-H Youth Development programming and pursue regional and national opportunities to enhance multi-state Extension programming and new resources to support 4-H Youth Development efforts.

This is a full-time, 12-month term faculty position. The Program Leader reports to the Vice President for Extension and Outreach for management and supervision, hiring and employment authority, employment changes, compensation and benefits, supplies and expense budget, development of their plan of work, and performance reviews. The successful candidate must meet the qualifications for term faculty in either the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, in the School of Education in the College of Human Sciences, or in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Human Sciences.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

- Ph.D or other professional degree related to youth development, human development, family science, education, agriculture or closely related field. 

- Three (3) years of related experience.

- More than five (5) years of supervisory experience involving multiple, full-time direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working across campus and county boundaries.

- Experience working with Extension.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and build and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external audiences and stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and grow individuals, teams, and volunteers and lead change management within a complex organizational environment.

- Demonstrated personnel and fiscal management capabilities and successful supervisory experience, including recruiting, hiring and training staff.

- Demonstrated ability to successfully acquire and deliver on external grant funding. 

- Demonstrated experience in programming and research related to community-based, non-formal educational activities for youth

- Demonstrated national expertise in youth leadership and civic engagement; workforce, college and career readiness; curriculum and educational design; and community and organizational support to promote positive youth outcomes

 
 

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This position is open until filled. Applicants who apply before October 2, 2023 are guaranteed consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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