Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Randi Myers, randi.hill@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$40,200 - $54,600

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Who We Are: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service provides a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. The OCES represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OCES is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.

Explore a career with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans! Visit http://www.extension.okstate.edu for more information.

The Fatherhood Initiative, in conjunction with Oklahoma Cooperative Extension, Oklahoma State University’s Human Development and Family Science department and OKDHS, is a grant funded program designed to enhance men’s involvement in family life through a 12-week educational program. The program coordinator position involves recruiting 4 groups of fathers per year and delivering in-person the evidence based 24/7 DAD program which focuses on increasing fathers’ parenting knowledge and skills, enhancing fathers’ relationship and co-parenting skills, and improving economic stability for the fathers’ and their families. The coordinators will also provide case management services to fathers as needed. This is a grant funded position contingent upon performance and available funding. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:· Provide day to day leadership and timeline management for the 24/7 DAD program

• Develop community partnerships· Recruit the determined number of fathers in each cohort to participate in programming· Facilitate and deliver programming
• Conduct case management of participants
• Plan events and activities related to programming
• Assist in purchasing of materials and management of state and county budgets and expenses (e.g., pcard) related to programs
• Assist in data management and collection
• Assist in the development of dissemination tools (e.g., reports, impact statements, newsletters, recruitment, advertising, and fact sheets)
• Assist the OSU state level Fatherhood Program Coordinator with other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits: There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.htm 

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 4 years’ experience in project management, human development and family science or closely related field. One year minimum experience teaching or delivering and managing community programs
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation for travel within the State of Oklahoma.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  -Knowledge of office management software programs (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Teams)

  -Possess excellent verbal communication skills

  -A demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse community and administrative personnel

  -Possess good technical writing skills-Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines and benchmarks.

  -Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's

• *Bilingual (Spanish/English)

  *Degree in Human Development and Family Science or closely related field

  *Prior experience working with men