Extension Coordinator
Job Description
The Extension Coordinator will provide support to the Associate Director for Economy, Community, and Food and the Program & Employee Development unit. The Extension Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating major events including the VCE Winter Conference, Program Development Insitute, the New ANR Agent Onboarding Program, volunteer management training and other statewide events. This position will develop and maintain a tracking system for short and long term VCE employee onboarding and maintain the internal professional development calendar along with other web-based content. The Extension Coordinator will also provide administration and leadership for VCE awards and recognition programs such as the VCE Programming Awards, Alumni Association Extension Excellence Award, Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the Year Program, and others. The Extension Coordinator will assist with state level special projects involving internal and external partners. May serve as an organizational representative at partner meetings throughout the state as needed. Prepare marketing and evaluation materials; assist with design and updates of website and social media, and; other duties as assigned.
*Please note that this position offers the option to applicants on a hybrid/remote work schedule.
Required Qualifications
Interested candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelors' degree (BA or BS) in a relevant discipline with significant professional experience. Demonstrated ability and experience planning, coordinating, and managing large events and projects in a professional setting. Ability to lead groups, plan, implement, and carry projects through to completion. Knowledge and use of computer technology in educational programming and management. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse audiences. Ability to work with minimal supervision in an unstructured setting. Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends with occasional overnight travel. Must be willing to work as a team member with VCE faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
-Professional Cooperative Extension experience
-Demonstrated skills planning events for a large, disbursed organization
-Proficiency with systems such as Banner, Hokiemart, Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
11/28/2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Dan Goerlich) at (dalego@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
