University of Wisconsin Madison
Area Extension Director - Area 16 (Dane County)
University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job Category: Limited
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Administrative Director (B)
Area Extension Director (Area 16, Dane County) The Division of Extension is hiring an Area Extension Director to serve as an administrative leader across Area 16 (Dane County). The Area Extension Director (AED) for Dane County provides overarching leadership, direction and guidance within the geographic area, leading a team of county-based Extension educators and support staff to cultivate an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment. Through ongoing engagement with local communities, the AED helps identify emerging needs and opportunities, aligning Extension resources and programming to address those priorities effectively. A successful AED will have the skills and competency required to work with diverse staff and clientele and have the political aptitude needed to work with county, municipal, and community partners to identify and assess new opportunities in programming, funding, and staffing. In addition to supporting Extension programming, this position will facilitate, build, and support partnerships between UW‑Madison, Dane County, and community partners within Dane County. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the AED will support the work with county and tribal governments, municipalities, and partner organizations to ensure that the educational needs of local communities are met. The AED serves as the direct supervisor for the programmatic Division of Extension staff in the Area and provides leadership in staff development and partnerships. The AED ensures compliance with equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws, regulations and policies while carrying out the primary duties. The principal duties of this AED position include program and community relations; supervision and staff development; financial management; and policy implementation and management. The AED contributes to the delivery of evidence‑based outreach that addresses the needs of local communities through coordination with Extension programs to identify programmatic needs and support programmatic responses to those needs.
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Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Administrative Director (B)
Area Extension Director (Area 16, Dane County) The Division of Extension is hiring an Area Extension Director to serve as an administrative leader across Area 16 (Dane County). The Area Extension Director (AED) for Dane County provides overarching leadership, direction and guidance within the geographic area, leading a team of county-based Extension educators and support staff to cultivate an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment. Through ongoing engagement with local communities, the AED helps identify emerging needs and opportunities, aligning Extension resources and programming to address those priorities effectively. A successful AED will have the skills and competency required to work with diverse staff and clientele and have the political aptitude needed to work with county, municipal, and community partners to identify and assess new opportunities in programming, funding, and staffing. In addition to supporting Extension programming, this position will facilitate, build, and support partnerships between UW‑Madison, Dane County, and community partners within Dane County. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the AED will support the work with county and tribal governments, municipalities, and partner organizations to ensure that the educational needs of local communities are met. The AED serves as the direct supervisor for the programmatic Division of Extension staff in the Area and provides leadership in staff development and partnerships. The AED ensures compliance with equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws, regulations and policies while carrying out the primary duties. The principal duties of this AED position include program and community relations; supervision and staff development; financial management; and policy implementation and management. The AED contributes to the delivery of evidence‑based outreach that addresses the needs of local communities through coordination with Extension programs to identify programmatic needs and support programmatic responses to those needs.
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