Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jim Rhodes, jim.rhodes@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

Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

About this Position

About Us: Oklahoma State University Extension educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. The OSU Extension represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.

Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.

Explore a career with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!

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Position Details: This position is located in the Blaine County Extension Office, Watonga, OK. Position provides leadership to family and consumer sciences (FCS) and 4-H youth development programs in a dual assignment with approximately 50% of time spent in FCS and 50% in 4-H Youth Development work. Participates as a cohesive OSU Extension team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate the total county program. Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain cellular or other electronic communication device.  The incumbent’s salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device.

Extension educators comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Extension educators are hired into the organization not into a specific geographic location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

Base annual salary for entry level educators who have a bachelor's degree is $44,000 and a master's degree $50,000. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience. Extension educators hired with only a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to work toward completion of an approved master’s degree.

Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and available county funding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Family and Consumer Sciences, public health, or similar health-related field is required. 

  For candidates without a degree in FCS, must be able to successfully obtain the noted certifications below within two years of employment: (certification expenses not covered by employer)

  No FCS or Education Degree
  Take two approved education courses (Pedagogy & Classroom Management)

  No FCS Degree, but an Education Degree
  Pass FCS OSAT within two years

  No FCS Degree, but Alternatively Certified in FCS and three years teaching
  No special requirements

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• No experience required. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: * Valid driver’s license required. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  *Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OSU Extension by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally. 
  *Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands. 
  *Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources. 
  *Must possess strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
  *Commitment to continue personal professional development. 
  *Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, Oklahoma Home & Community Education (OHCE) members, and other professionals, etc. 
  *Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology. 
  *Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting, and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Family and Consumer Sciences
• Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work is desirable.