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Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach

Job Description Summary

The Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach is responsible for assisting the Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SUAREC or SU Ag Center) Chancellor-Dean in promoting and expanding the outreach mission of SUAREC and the College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) by increasing and supporting the extension and outreach activities locally and to all 64 parishes of Louisiana. Specifically, the Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach will provide support in the development and implementation of extension programming in Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Consumer Sciences, Economic Development, Nutrition and Health, and Youth Development. The Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach will also have oversight of the Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (SARDI), which is in Opelousas, Louisiana. This satellite campus of the cooperative extension program is responsible for the delivery of youth, agriculture, and community outreach programs in a 10-parish area. The four program areas of (1) ANR, (2) Family and Consumer Sciences / Community and Economic Development, (3) Youth Development and, (4) SARDI are led by three program leaders and a director (for SARDI). The successful candidate will assist extension agents, specialists, and program leaders in securing funds for outreach activities, develop and enhance partnerships, as well as collaborate with other institutions, industries, and state and federal agencies (e.g., United States Department of Agriculture [USDA], the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center. The Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach is a full-time, 12-month position, and reports directly to the Chancellor-Dean.

Specific Duties : The Vice Chancellor for Extension and Outreach will provide dynamic leadership for articulating and implementing a shared vision for extension and outreach and will be a leader in addressing the state, regional, and national issues of compelling interest to the communities and citizens served. More specifically, these responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Promote and expand the extension mission of the SUAREC by increasing and supporting outreach activities of faculty, students, and partners / collaborators.
Provide leadership for strategic planning and prioritizing extension needs.
Provide guidance and leadership to faculty through collaborations, the development of professional enhancement programs, and assistance in seeking and obtaining extramural funding.
Provide the day-to-day leadership of the Extension personnel and associated locations.
Develop and maintain an electronic repository of extension activities and projects of the faculty, staff, students, and collaborators.
Coordinate the preparation of the five-year plans of work required by the USDA and the 1890 Extension Program, as required for SUAREC.
Prepare annual reports of progress on extension projects.
Communicate funding opportunities and deadlines to faculty in an effective manner.
Provide data and reports related to extension programs and efforts to various internal and external groups and constituents.
Provide leadership to ensure that up-to-date information is available to stakeholders, faculty, and others through a variety of communications, such as the SU Cooperative Extension page on SUAREC’s website and publications.
Provide oversight to ensure compliance mandates are met by the University and make recommendations as needed.
Actively engage with and develop relationships with funding agencies, program managers, industries, commodity groups, and other stakeholders.
Continuously advance and assess the extension and outreach-related collaborations and partnerships with the LSU Cooperative Extension Service, under the auspices of the LSU AgCenter.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Must have an earned Ph.D. in an agricultural field from an accredited institution such as agricultural business, agricultural communications, agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal sciences, plant and soil sciences, food sciences, education, sociology, social work, human sciences, or related disciplines is preferred.

A minimum of 10 years of experience as an administrator is required with at least five (5) years experience leading an extension unit.

The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and experience working with diverse clientele and organizations.

The successful candidate must have a strong track record of interacting with farm groups and the ability to transverse the State of Louisiana by interacting with farm stakeholders and groups regularly.

A strong research background is preferred.

A strong record of achievement in the areas of publications, especially referred publications, strong extension project management, possesses a strong record of obtaining extramural funding as a principal investigator, demonstrated administrative skills and / or experiences, demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to interpret and administer policies, excellent interpersonal communication and effective organizational skills, and the ability to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed time of the job is required.

Demonstrated experiences in interacting with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents.

Ability to work with a cultural, racial, and gender-diverse work team.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts, ideas to individuals, and groups.

Familiarity with the internet and web-based applications is desirable.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The individual selected will supervise the areas of the SU Cooperative Extension Program and extension-related buildings of the SUAREC.

Other Qualifications :

Must be able to attend meetings and other work-related events and activities, travel to attend state, regional, and national conferences or workshops as appropriate.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

How to Apply :

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application. External applicants can apply here

Current Southern University employees should apply here

Submit a curriculum vitae and three (3) references.

Point of Contact :

Mrs. Jacqueline Dixon

Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center

P.O. Box 10010

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Email : jacqueline_dixon@susagcenter.com

The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center is an equal opportunity / affirmative action.

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