North Regional Program Leader - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
North Regional Program Leader - Agriculture and Natural ResourcesAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension ServiceDepartment
Associate Director - Ag OfficeProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Amarillo, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife and Working for AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife is the largest and most comprehensive agriculture program in the nation, bringing together five members of The Texas A&M University System: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in every Texas county, Texas A&M AgriLife is dedicated to improving lives, environments, and the state’s economy through education, research, extension, and service.
As part of AgriLife, the Extension Service is a statewide leader in delivering educational programs and practical solutions to individuals, families, businesses, and communities. Employees have the opportunity to make a direct impact across both urban and rural Texas, as well as benefit from ongoing professional development, supportive resources, and the chance to address real-world challenges.
If you seek a rewarding career built on service, collaboration, and innovation, consider joining Texas A&M AgriLife and the Extension Service.
Position Information
Job Description Summary
The Regional Program Leader - Agriculture and Natural Resources provides overall vision and regional leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and interpretation of Extension educational programs. Emphasis will be placed on targeting both traditional and nontraditional audiences in the assigned program area of Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development across AgriLife Extension's North Region.
Responsibilities
People:
Provides support and coaching to agents within the region to assist them in achieving program goals.
Builds relationships among agents and specialists within and across program areas, including applicable units, departments and programs.
Serves as the key liaison between agents and specialists on programmatic opportunities including, but not limited to, piloting new programs, program implementation, and programmatic grants.
Fosters collaboration within relevant program areas to design and coordinate programmatic orientation and subject matter training for agents.
Assists District Extension Administrator (DEA) with agent recruitment and selection. Work as an ideal team player with the North Regional Team.
Provides non-supervisory input to the appropriate supervisor regarding the performance of Extension agents, Specialists and Program Specialists, District Extension Administrators and County Extension Director(s).
Programs:
Participates in activities that promote coordination of the relevant program areas leading regional efforts as requested.
Provides expertise and guidance in the program development process and provide leadership for the program planning process.
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