Midway District Extension Director

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents (including district directors) are jointly responsible to the director of K‑State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

• Collaborate with other agents, local unit staff, board members, and others (as appropriate) to provide leadership for the following activities:
• Developing the annual budget, securing extramural funds, submitting appropriate financial reports, and reviewing audits.
• Handling legal responsibilities of the local extension unit as directed in extension law.
• Supervising, coaching, and evaluating agents obligated to fully comply with state and federal statutes.
• Planning for office space, equipment, and technology.
• Assuming leadership for working with the Extension Board; local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues.
• .cp. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with county commissioners and other key decision‑makers in the district.
• Sharing the impact of extension programs and initiatives with local partners and county and state leaders.
• Lead community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work and play. This will be accomplished by engaging extension specialists, volunteers, and community partners in a comprehensive process to strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of our communities.
• Support local 4‑H youth development programming to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.

• Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Research and Extension's five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow's leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
• Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the Next‑Gen strategy. Strategies might include educational programming in a community‑based setting; events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities; use of innovative technologies; individual educational consultations; and group facilitation.
• Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
• Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences.
• Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
• Cultivate subject matter expertise by engaging as a member of the Community Vitality Program Focus Team.
• Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.

K‑State Extension connects Kansans to research‑based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K‑State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as~~~ agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Agents (including district directors) are Kansas State University faculty working throughout the state to serve the needs of local communities.

Midway Extension District resumingly lies along the Smoky Hill River in central Kansas. The district comprises Ellsworth and Russell counties with a combined population of roughly 13,067. Midway District is home to two lakes that provide recreational opportunities, has two medical centers, and quality schools inuda Yer. The Midway District extension

Có dir may provide leadership and oversight for the district's team of four agents and two office professionals.

This agent will serve the people of Midway District. The…