Personnel
Position Descriptions
Director of Staff and Leadership Development
Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-13
Date Revised: 5-14-2001
Supersedes: 4-1-1999 |
Nature and Purpose
The Director of Staff and Leadership Development is a faculty member of the Cooperative
Extension Service, University of Arkansas, and may hold a concurrent appointment with the
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Director of Staff and Leadership Development works under the immediate supervision
of the Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension. The Director of Staff and
Leadership Development has responsibilities in the areas of program coordination, staff
development, strategic program planning, and development of plans of work and reports of
accomplishments.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Program Coordination (60%)Coordinates and directs LeadAR leadership development program.
Administration (40%)
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Coordinates staff efforts in strategic program planning.
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Coordinates development of in-service training opportunities for Extension faculty.
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Provides leadership in preparation of annual plans of work and reports of
accomplishments. Performs other duties as assigned.
Relationships
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Responsible to the Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension for all duties
and responsibilities.
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Maintains working relationships with staff members of the University of Arkansas,
Extension Service - USDA, and other agencies and organizations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in appropriate field of study.
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Minimum of five years of professional experience, preferably in the public sector.
Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
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Ability to interpret and apply appropriate regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
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Ability to work effectively with persons of varying levels of education and
responsibility.
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Knowledge of principles of management and education.
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Physical and mental ability to perform duties and responsibilities related to the job,
including long and irregular hours of work and frequent travel.
Approval
David E. Foster
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
July 1, 1993
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally
protected status.
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