Personnel
Position Descriptions
Section Leader
Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-42
Date Revised: 10-22-2001
Supersedes: 5-15-2001 |
Nature and Purpose
The Section Leader 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 Section Leader provides administrative and program leadership for a subject-matter
section within the agriculture and natural resources program area.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• The Section Leader is also assigned program responsibilities of an Extension specialist.
For a description of these duties, see Job Description: Extension Specialist (Subject
Matter).
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Develops and maintains a knowledge of the Extension program planning process and gives
leadership to specialists in carrying out program planning.
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Conducts continuous evaluation of the support given to the overall Extension program by
the assigned section.
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Budgets and controls allocation of travel funds apportioned to the section.
• Recruits, selects, and recommends for employment personnel for faculty and staff positions within the section.
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Conducts an annual performance evaluation of directly supervised faculty and staff.
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Confers with Research and Extension Center directors and/or department heads on
evaluations of joint appointees.
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Recommends personnel actions relating to faculty and support staff
within the section.
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Approves requests for leave, travel authorization requests, and other administrative
items as appropriate.
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Responsible for timely preparation and submission of required reports.
• Responsible for compliance with civil rights regulations in
programs and employment. • Develops and maintains, as necessary,
employment records and disciplinary documentation for civil rights verification.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Relationships
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Works under direct supervision of the Associate Director - Agriculture and Natural
Resources.
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Cooperates with other administrative and program personnel as appropriate.
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Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, associates,
subordinates, and clientele as appropriate.
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Maintains effective working relationships with appropriate department heads and Research
and Extension Center directors.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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Doctorate preferred, master's degree may be accepted, in the appropriate subject matter or
closely related
field. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
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Knowledge of the history, philosophy, objectives, and methods of Cooperative Extension
work.
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Knowledge of organizational structure, budgeting procedures, personnel management, and
administrative policies.
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Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of management.
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Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
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Physical and mental ability to perform duties and responsibilities related
to the job effectively, including long and irregular hours of work and frequent travel.
Approval
Ivory W. Lyles
Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension
October 18, 2001
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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