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University of Missouri Extension, an academic division of University of Missouri-Columbia, is dedicated to improving people's lives, communities and the economy by providing relevant, responsive, and reliable research-based community education.  MU Extension faculty and staff develop and deliver research-based educational programs to enhance the success and well-being of individuals and families, business and public-sector organizations throughout Missouri.

This is a 12-month academic position.  Appointment may be made as non tenure track ranked (NTT), depending on University approval of the academic credentials and qualifications of the successful candidate. 

May be assigned county program director (CPD) responsibilities including carrying out programming, resource management and extension council relations’ duties.  Provide leadership to the development, implementation, and evaluation of extension programs in the county plan of work through involving faculty, clientele, extension councils, advisory committees, community agencies, organizations and other citizens.  Represent the University of Missouri to county extension councils, county governments and other agencies in determining fiscal needs and securing and managing resources to carry out county extension programs.  In addition, partner with county extension councils to develop and implement the county plan and administer county council resources.  Responsible for development of effective leadership skills in order for councils to be advocates for extension programs. 

Working collaboratively with a team of extension professionals and volunteers, the Labor Education Specialist will be responsible for giving programmatic leadership to labor education and labor studies.  This includes working with labor organizations, community partnerships, capacity assessment, economic development, leadership education, public policy issues identification and analysis, program planning, implementation, evaluation, as well as creating linkages for both the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University campuses and external resource people.

All regional specialist positions are responsible for developing and cultivating external funding sources to enhance local programs; remain up to date professionally on matters related to their programming specialty; travel using own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided) and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Clayton, Missouri (Population 12,825 – 2000 census) is located just west of the City of St. Louis, and is the county seat of St. Louis County. Clayton offers a vibrant downtown life with quiet, secure residential neighborhoods. It is a chic suburban community with urban flair, offering numerous nearby attractions including the Gateway Arch, Powell Symphony Hall, Fox Theater, and Busch Stadium (home of the Cardinals) and Edward Jones Dome (home of the Rams). For more information about Clayton, Missouri please visit http://www.claytonmo.gov/Visitor/About_Clayton.htm
 

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Minimum Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE in designing, conducting and evaluating educational programs, and applying knowledge in subject matter areas related to labor relations policy and practice including community cooperation and collaboration, capacity assessment and action planning, economic development, public policy issue identification and analysis, leadership, organizational development and resource management, and volunteerism to organizational development is desired.
 
Ability to work with colleagues in a multidisciplinary, issue-based approach to program design and delivery to impact change in one or more of the following priority areas: (1) enhancing economic viability, (2) building strong individuals, families and communities, and (3) creating and sustaining a healthy environment.
 
Ability to manage time and resources, and to work with minimum supervision in a variety of settings.
 

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Application Procedure

For questions regarding the online application process call 573.882.7976.  For questions regarding this position call 573.882.4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu.