Department Name: 81130:Community & Leadership Development

Job Summary:

• Providing technical assistance to Extension colleagues in program design, logic model development, evaluation planning/design, & data collection
• Developing & providing various professional development experiences, such as in-service trainings
• Providing facilitative leadership to Extension program areas and academic departments with needs specific to evaluation
• Assisting Extension program assistants, agents & specialists in developing success stories/impact statements, reports, grants & other proposals as needed
• Creating, monitoring and updating programs/evaluation assessments to help strengthen county Plans of Work
• Teaching one course annually in the Department of Community & Leadership Development in an area related to Research Design, Evaluation, and/or Extension Education
• Advising graduate students in Community & Leadership Development
• Communicate to internal and external audiences the impact/value of Cooperative Extension in Kentucky such as working closely with Extension marketing teams to articulate the impact of Extension
• Collaborating with teams across program areas to develop and submit grant proposals
• Assisting with and monitoring the accomplishments of strategic planning initiatives
• Contributing to the Department's overall goals in scholarship, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Cover letter that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of this position. (up to 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vita including related education and professional work history (no page limit)
• Specific Request 1 – Teaching philosophy (up to 1 page)
• Specific Request 2 – Extension philosophy (up to 1 page)
• Specific Request 3 – Examples of relevant publications or previous work (no page limit)

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

Required Related Experience:

Required License/Registration/Certification :

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Demonstrated success in conducting quantitative and/or qualitative research in several of the following areas: statistical analysis of data, survey design and development, expertise conducting interviews/focus groups/observations, strong analytical skills, experimental and quasi- experimental designs
• Demonstrated success in evaluating community-based non-formal educational programs that reach diverse (racial, ethnic, limited resource, etc.) audiences and communities
• Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively (verbal, written and through educational technology)
• Proficiency with new technologies for use in conducting evaluations
• Expertise in working with and building the capacity of diverse and historically underrepresented groups
• Knowledge of and experience with the Cooperative Extension Service, thus demonstrating a strong commitment to its core values of community, discovery, inclusiveness and relationship building
• Understanding of the purpose/goals of the Land Grant mission
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills when working in an interdisciplinary team setting

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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