Extension Area Director - Jackson, Owsley, Lee, Breathitt, Wolfe, Morgan, Pike, Floyd, Magoffin

Overview

Job Title Extension Area Director - Jackson, Owsley, Lee, Breathitt, Wolfe, Morgan, Pike, Floyd, Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, and Lawrence Counties (Areas E5 and E6)

Requisition Number RE52961

Department Name 81300:

EXTENSION FIELD PROGRAMS

Work Location Jackson, KY

Grade Level 00

Type Of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education See position qualifications/posting details

Equivalencies (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./equivalencies

Required Related Experience See position qualifications/posting details

Required License/Registration/Certification Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.

Extension Area Director for Areas East 5 and East 6 covering Jackson, Owsley, Lee, Breathitt, Wolfe, Morgan, Pike, Floyd, Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, and Lawrence Counties.

Location Jackson, Owsley, Lee, Breathitt, Wolfe, Morgan, Pike, Floyd, Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, and Lawrence Counties, Kentucky

The Area Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of UK Extension operations in one or more counties. Responsibilities include supervision (direct and indirect) and employee development for extension personnel, fiscal oversight, and managing relationships with the county boards/advisory councils. This position fosters teamwork and communication throughout the counties, promotes effective programming, and instills the values of UK.

This position will serve all clientele.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume and cover letter are required at time of application.

Salary Range $90,390 – $110,390

• Oversee all aspects of UK Extension operations in one or more counties.
• Provide supervision (direct and indirect) and employee development for extension personnel.
• Manage fiscal oversight and relationships with county boards/advisory councils.
• Foster teamwork and communication across the counties; promote effective programming; uphold university values.
• Serve all clientele in the assigned area.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

• A minimum of 6 years of supervisory experience (experience supervising remote employees is a plus).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and employee coaching/development skills; ability to provide meaningful feedback (written and verbal).
• General understanding of employment laws and practices; knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Ability to work effectively with external stakeholders; strategic thinking and willingness to implement new ideas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; high levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to travel to all counties in the area regularly; willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quick Books;
  Bachelor’s degree.

• See position qualifications/posting details.

Deadline 02/18/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socioeconomic status.

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.