University of Nevada, Reno
Extension County Coordinator, Lyon & Mineral Counties
University of Nevada, Reno, Yerington, Nevada, United States, 89447
Extension County Coordinator
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking a dynamic, community-focused Extension County Coordinator to identify and bring in community educational programming in Lyon and Mineral Counties. This full-time position is based in Yerington, NV, with weekly travel to Hawthorne, NV, and reports directly to the Extension Northern Area Director. The Extension County Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in identifying community needs, managing offices and staff, and facilitating community change through research-based programs. Through strong partnerships with county commissions, local agencies, and statewide experts, the Coordinator will support Extension educational programming in: Agriculture and horticulture Children, youth, and families Community and economic development Health and nutrition Natural resources This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills who is passionate about community engagement, program innovation, and helping others thrive. What You'll Do Serve as the primary liaison between the University and local communities
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with local governments, community groups, and university experts
Manage Extension offices in both counties and provide supervisory oversight for administrative and programming staff
Identify local needs and coordinate the implementation of statewide programs
Foster inclusive and culturally responsive outreach that engages diverse populations
Represent Extension in public settings and cultivate community trust
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related professional experience, OR Master's degree and two (2) years of related professional experience Related Experience: community education programming and office management, or a closely related field This position requires the successful candidate to complete a criminal background and fingerprint check. Preferred Qualifications We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate: Positive leadership skills
Knowledge of community education
Strong management and staff supervision skills
Experience with fiscal oversight and resource management
Excellent communication and public engagement skills
Ability to provide social media engagement and outreach
Talent to work effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders
Licensure A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license within 30 days of appointment. Schedule and Travel Work some nights and weekends Moderate travel within the state with some overnight stays Occasional out-of-state travel is required for conferences and meetings. Compensation Administrative Faculty C This position's budgeted salary is $72,150. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. College/Department Information University of Nevada, Reno Extension is a major unit of the University and resides in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Extension uses peer-reviewed research to find solutions to community-based issues and needs within six broad legislatively mandated areas: Agriculture; Children, Youth, and Families; Community Development; Health and Nutrition; Horticulture; and Natural Resources. The mission is to discover, develop, disseminate, preserve and use knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of people and their communities. Extension has offices in 16 of Nevada's 17 counties with programs that span large urban centers with over two million residents to isolated ranching and farming communities of several hundred or fewer inhabitants. Search Contacts Search Coordinator Judy Schlegel Hiring Manager Holly Gatzke Attach the following attachments to your application. 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three Professional References 4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking a dynamic, community-focused Extension County Coordinator to identify and bring in community educational programming in Lyon and Mineral Counties. This full-time position is based in Yerington, NV, with weekly travel to Hawthorne, NV, and reports directly to the Extension Northern Area Director. The Extension County Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in identifying community needs, managing offices and staff, and facilitating community change through research-based programs. Through strong partnerships with county commissions, local agencies, and statewide experts, the Coordinator will support Extension educational programming in: Agriculture and horticulture Children, youth, and families Community and economic development Health and nutrition Natural resources This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills who is passionate about community engagement, program innovation, and helping others thrive. What You'll Do Serve as the primary liaison between the University and local communities
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with local governments, community groups, and university experts
Manage Extension offices in both counties and provide supervisory oversight for administrative and programming staff
Identify local needs and coordinate the implementation of statewide programs
Foster inclusive and culturally responsive outreach that engages diverse populations
Represent Extension in public settings and cultivate community trust
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related professional experience, OR Master's degree and two (2) years of related professional experience Related Experience: community education programming and office management, or a closely related field This position requires the successful candidate to complete a criminal background and fingerprint check. Preferred Qualifications We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate: Positive leadership skills
Knowledge of community education
Strong management and staff supervision skills
Experience with fiscal oversight and resource management
Excellent communication and public engagement skills
Ability to provide social media engagement and outreach
Talent to work effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders
Licensure A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license within 30 days of appointment. Schedule and Travel Work some nights and weekends Moderate travel within the state with some overnight stays Occasional out-of-state travel is required for conferences and meetings. Compensation Administrative Faculty C This position's budgeted salary is $72,150. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. College/Department Information University of Nevada, Reno Extension is a major unit of the University and resides in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Extension uses peer-reviewed research to find solutions to community-based issues and needs within six broad legislatively mandated areas: Agriculture; Children, Youth, and Families; Community Development; Health and Nutrition; Horticulture; and Natural Resources. The mission is to discover, develop, disseminate, preserve and use knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of people and their communities. Extension has offices in 16 of Nevada's 17 counties with programs that span large urban centers with over two million residents to isolated ranching and farming communities of several hundred or fewer inhabitants. Search Contacts Search Coordinator Judy Schlegel Hiring Manager Holly Gatzke Attach the following attachments to your application. 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three Professional References 4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.