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About the Role

The County Extension Agent implements, plans, and evaluates educational programs and activities in assigned program areas, supporting other staff members' initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staffs.
• Identifies, recruits, trains, and utilizes local volunteer leaders.
• Utilizes evaluation data and program outcomes to interpret program impacts to elected officials, key leaders, and stakeholders.
• Conducts interpretation events for elected officials to report on program accomplishments.
• Develops a long-range professional improvement plan with the District Extension Administrator.
• Develops annual individual development plans.
• Participates in training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills.
• Participates in recruiting, employing, and training secretarial and paraprofessional personnel.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for supervised support staff.
• Plans with committees, task forces, groups, and organizations to conduct educational programs.
• Develops comprehensive program plans addressing base programs, critical issues, and clientele needs.
• Plans evaluation strategies for in-depth programs and significant activities.
• Plans regularly with the total staff to coordinate programming efforts.
• Implements planned educational programs and activities in assigned areas.
• Supports and assists in implementing programs for which other staff have leadership responsibilities.
• Provides leadership or support in implementing programs addressing critical issues or emerging needs.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, strategies, activities, and materials.
• Complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation strategies to determine program progress.
• Utilizes evaluation results to make program revisions.
• Prepares monthly, annual, and special reports demonstrating program results and impact.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, groups, and organizations.
• Works with and supports Extension-sponsored groups (e.g., 4-H clubs, Texas Extension Education Association clubs, master volunteer groups).
• Maintains a neat office for effective working conditions.
• Keeps informed on Extension policy, research reports, and publications.
• Participates in county staff conferences to coordinate plans and activities.
• Assists in maintaining files, mailing lists, membership rolls, and inventories.
• Cooperates in the development and implementation of an EEO Action Plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Works closely with Agriculture producers and commodity organizations.
• Possesses or seeks subject matter expertise in relevant crops, horticulture, and livestock production.
• Provides leadership for ANR 4-H project areas as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• No prior experience required (Urban designated counties require minimum of three years of related professional level experience).
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and graphic software.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must complete and upload the AgriLife Applicant Supplemental Information Form.
• Resume and cover letter are required.
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation.
• Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and completion of a criminal history check.

Skills

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Graphic software
• Multitasking
• Cooperation
• Establishing effective working relationships
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Staff
• Full-time

Experience Level

• No prior experience required
• Minimum of three years of related professional level experience (for Urban designated counties)

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• Commensurate

About the Company

• The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.
• The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.
• Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
• Complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Affirmative Action Plan of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in conducting Extension educational programs.
• Keeps informed on and complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program of Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
• Cooperates with the county coordinator and other staff members in the development and implementation of an EEO Action Plan for the county office unit.
• The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.