Extension Program Coordinator, Costilla County Job at Colorado State University
Classification Title
Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week
0-40
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Monte Vista, CO
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
Yes
Description of Work Unit
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review
Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement.
CSU Extension, a division of the Office of Engagement & Extension, is a major component of the University’s outreach. Extension is dedicated to serving current and future needs of Coloradans by providing educational information and programs across the state. To learn more about Extension, visit:
https://extension.colostate.edu/
Search Contact Email
L.Brown@colostate.edu
Position Summary
This person will be the local presence of CSU Extension in Costilla County and the link between Area Extension Agents and Costilla County youth and families in delivering Extension programming. Hours will be variable and flexible.
This is a “Non-Student Hourly”, nine (9) month position. In any 13-month period a non-student hourly employee may work only 9 months. This is a pilot project and the continuation and/or growth of this position is reliant on continued funding sources. If funding is secured to continue a second year, this position may still only work 9 months, but can return again after a 4 month break to work another 9 months.
Position Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to respond to the needs of diverse audiences through adaptable written and verbal communication methods.
- Exhibits organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
- Personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems.
- Appreciation and understanding of rural communities and an interest in working with people in a rural environment to address critical issues.
- Detailed knowledge of the Costilla County Community and Residents.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Any additional education course work.
- Experience with 4-H or other Extension programs.
- Skilled in self-motivation and ability to manage variable and flexible schedule.
- Resident of Costilla County.
Posting Details
Working Title
Extension Program Coordinator, Costilla County
Posting Number
202200830T
Department
CSU Extension - Southern Region
Salary Range
$16.00-$18.00 per hour
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/
Close Date
12/13/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be received directly at
https://jobs.colostate.edu/ no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, December 12, 2022. Please submit the following to apply:
- Resume
- Cover Letter – Addressing why you are interested in the position.
- Special Required Document – Statement (no more than 2 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Minimum” and “Preferred” Qualifications.
- List 2-3 personal and 2-3 professional references: name, title, organization, relationship, contact phone, and contact email.
For questions regarding the program, the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Larry Brown, Area Extension Director of the San Luis Valley Area, at (719) 852-7381, 719-850-2139 or
L.Brown@colostate.edu.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The
Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category
Youth Development Program Planning, Development, and Delivery
Duty/Responsibility
- Teach and develop 4-H members life and leadership skills.
- Coordinator physical, emotional, and social wellbeing practices into programing.
- Inclusion and engagement of diverse, underrepresented, and underserved youth.
- Recruit 4-H Members and Volunteer Leaders.
- Enroll 4-H Members and Leaders using 4-H On-Line computer enrollment.
- Implement In-School and After-School Extension youth development programs.
- Assist Volunteers complete back-ground checks and required training.
- Assist with local and State Fair entries, delivery, and retrieval.
- Coordinate 4-H community activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time
90%
Job Duty Category
Family, Business, Community Development, and Health Education
Duty/Responsibility
- Continual, informal, family and community needs assessment.
- Attend County Commission meetings and Extension Staff meetings.
- Communicate family and community needs to Extension Agents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: % of job assigned to this duty may be changed as the program develops.
Percentage Of Time
10%
References
Minimum References Required
4
Maximum References Required
6
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