Extension Specialist / 4-H STEM

Position Title : Extension Specialist / 4-H STEM

Employee Classification : LC Faculty TT / TN 12m

College / Division : Cooperative Extension Service

Department : 314000-4 H AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PGM UNIT

Internal or External Search : External - Open to all applicants

Location : Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable) :

Target Hourly / Salary Rate : Commensurate on experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency : 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt

Summary : NMSU CES is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual to provide vision and leadership for developing statewide 4-H Youth Development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Extension education programs throughout New Mexico.

Classification Summary : The New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service (CES) delivers practical, research-based knowledge and programs that improve New Mexicans' quality of life through formal and non-formal education programs. 4-H is the youth outreach program of New Mexico State University's (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service. NMSU CES is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual to provide vision and leadership for developing statewide 4-H Youth Development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Extension education programs throughout New Mexico. The 4-H STEM Specialist is a faculty member in the 4-H and Youth Development Department in the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Science. The 4-H STEM Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of the NMSU 4-H program, as they relate to working with youths, adult volunteers, and 4-H Extension educators through hands-on experiential and digital learning engagement

Classification Standard Duties : Provide vision and leadership for developing statewide 4-H Youth Development Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Extension education programs.

Required Education, Experience, Certification / License, Equivalency

Ph.D. or Ed.D. (awarded by hire date) in STEM discipline or closely related field of study.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, including written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and with people of all ages, incomes, education levels, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and / or programs.
• Willingness to periodically work on weekends and beyond and outside of normal business hours. Travel, including overnight stays, within the state is a requirement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

May work evenings, weekends, and travel within the state as necessary

Department Contact : Jamie Castillo, 575-646-1157, jaimex@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding : Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility : This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule : Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule :

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment : Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.

Physical Effort : No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements : Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk : No or very limited exposure to physical risk.