Director of Impact Center: Caruthersville

Purpose

The Director of Impact Center will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and represent Cooperative Extension within the county. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing county-specific strategies; managing staff and budgets; ensuring compliance with university and United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA); securing funding; and engaging stakeholders. Also, design, implement, and evaluate educational programs in one of the following Extension program areas: agriculture and natural resources; community development; family and consumer sciences; and 4-H Youth Development.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership (20%): Develops the county plan of work aligned with organizational goals to enhance program growth and impact.
• Program Development and Evaluation (10%): Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Operations & Compliance (20%): Oversees daily operations, ensuring programs are delivered within budget and promptly; comply with university and USDA-NIFA compliance.
• External Representation & Funding (15%): Builds relationships with government officials, partners, and donors to secure funding and enhance the county Extension office.
• Human Resource Management (20%): Recruits, leads, develops high-performing teams, and evaluate Extension educators.
• Financial & Risk Management (15%): Manages the Extension office budget and allocates fiscal resources.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience: Previous leadership role and/or experience as an Extension educator.
• Skills: Strong strategic planning, fiscal management, and leadership (ability to lead teams).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the local political, social, and economic environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Earned bachelor's degree in agriculture, community development, education, educational administration/leadership, and/or related field and seven years' experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in agriculture, community development, education, educational administration/leadership, and/or organizational leadership and three years' experience.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, sometimes outdoors.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Position involves occasional travel and evening or weekend work.