South Dakota State University
Associate Dean and Director of SDSU Extension
South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota, us, 57007
Overview
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean and Director of SDSU Extension. This key role provides statewide leadership for SDSU Extension, guiding strategic programming, fostering responsive outreach, and ensuring public accountability. Housed within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, the position collaborates across three academic colleges and oversees statewide Extension efforts—including leadership of South Dakota 4-H. The Associate Dean and Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. As the outreach arm of our state’s 1862 land-grant institution, South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension provides farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families and youth with the research-based information they need to succeed. SDSU Extension meets the changing needs of South Dakotans with progressive outreach services, ranging from one-on-one interaction and forums to 24/7 online access through our website, extension.sdstate.edu. SDSU Extension organizes program outreach across 4 program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Food and Families, Community Vitality and 4-H Youth Development. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Key responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of innovative, research-based Extension programs that meet the needs of South Dakotans Promote a shared vision of service and opportunity for all across all SDSU Extension appointments Represent and advocate for SDSU Extension at local, state, and national levels Collaborate with university leadership, faculty, stakeholders, and partners to align outreach with research and teaching Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for a $20 million Extension system Supervise and support SDSU Extension faculty and staff Build strong relationships with community members, commodity groups and elected officials to guide statewide program priorities Benefits
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits
including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. Minimum qualifications
Terminal degree (PhD, DVM, EdD, or similar) in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Education, Counseling, Human Development, Community Development, Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Economics, or a related field Ability to provide effective administrative leadership Experience in personnel and fiscal management Knowledge of and minimum of 5 years experience in land-grant university systems Experience in outreach programming Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days Preferred qualifications
Experience in academic budget preparations and management Experience in seeking public and private funds Commitment to university-wide outreach programming South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing
HR@sdstate.edu . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128. Not specified #J-18808-Ljbffr
South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean and Director of SDSU Extension. This key role provides statewide leadership for SDSU Extension, guiding strategic programming, fostering responsive outreach, and ensuring public accountability. Housed within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, the position collaborates across three academic colleges and oversees statewide Extension efforts—including leadership of South Dakota 4-H. The Associate Dean and Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. As the outreach arm of our state’s 1862 land-grant institution, South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension provides farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families and youth with the research-based information they need to succeed. SDSU Extension meets the changing needs of South Dakotans with progressive outreach services, ranging from one-on-one interaction and forums to 24/7 online access through our website, extension.sdstate.edu. SDSU Extension organizes program outreach across 4 program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Food and Families, Community Vitality and 4-H Youth Development. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Key responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of innovative, research-based Extension programs that meet the needs of South Dakotans Promote a shared vision of service and opportunity for all across all SDSU Extension appointments Represent and advocate for SDSU Extension at local, state, and national levels Collaborate with university leadership, faculty, stakeholders, and partners to align outreach with research and teaching Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for a $20 million Extension system Supervise and support SDSU Extension faculty and staff Build strong relationships with community members, commodity groups and elected officials to guide statewide program priorities Benefits
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits
including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. Minimum qualifications
Terminal degree (PhD, DVM, EdD, or similar) in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Education, Counseling, Human Development, Community Development, Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Economics, or a related field Ability to provide effective administrative leadership Experience in personnel and fiscal management Knowledge of and minimum of 5 years experience in land-grant university systems Experience in outreach programming Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days Preferred qualifications
Experience in academic budget preparations and management Experience in seeking public and private funds Commitment to university-wide outreach programming South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing
HR@sdstate.edu . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128. Not specified #J-18808-Ljbffr