Regional Director (Region 29)

Position Title :

Regional Director (Region 29)

Job Group :

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with financial resource development including creation development and establishing of budgets.

Experience with networking and partnership development leading to educational programs.

Experience with staff and volunteer supervision hiring performance management and other human resource functions.

Experience with contract and grant writing.

Experience in an educational area or field.

Experience working cooperatively with an elected board.

Experience with development and strategic implementation of policies and procedures.

Job Description :

Are you passionate about supporting others in achieving their full potential and fostering a culture of growth Are you driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and help create positive change through your work

If so The Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach with Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant Director County Services known as the Regional Director!

The position will serve Linn County also known as Region 29. The office for the position will be at the Linn County office located in Hiawatha Iowa.

What Youll Do :

Provide leadership to the county Extension council to meet their legal obligations as an elected body and to carry out the roles and responsibilities of an Extension District.

Supervise the county staff as detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding between the council and the University.

Oversee program delivery that meets the programmatic needs of the region.

Initiate strategies for the Extension councils implementation of fiscal management grant and contract management human resources and program needs assessment and oversight.

Work with the council to initiate strategies to develop and oversee volunteer networks and assist the Extension council and staff to identify innovative ways to reach under-served and under-represented audiences and ensure compliance with civil rights requirements.

Additionally the Regional Director uses a proactive approach within the region to identify needs and cooperates with Extension Program Specialists to determine the appropriate programmatic response. They coordinate with Program Specialists and County Extension Council for the future program direction inter-disciplinary programming secures resources to support identified needs and assists in reporting program outcomes.

The Regional Director is responsible for the appropriate administration of resources and oversees completion of all system reports for the region. They establish organize and facilitate networks and coalitions at the regional level to build community capacity and may also be involved in regional or multi-state partnerships or programs.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals and groups. The ability to establish partnerships with community leaders along with strong organizational supervisory and leadership skills are also needed for success in this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About The Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach :

There is an extension office in all 99 counties of Iowa which bring Iowa State University research-based educational experiences to turn they communicate the needs of Iowans back to the university to help shape research and educational experiences. Extension offices are represented by 900 elected extension council members who promote and advance the reputation interest and resources of Iowa State University.

Level Guidelines

Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit

Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department / work unit and explains to direct reports

Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals

Supervises a small department or work team

Often is a working supervisor with direct previous experience performing work of those supervised

Has full management responsibility for direct reports specifically the authority to hire fire and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management

Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Appointment Type : Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year :

12 Month Work Period

Time Type : Full time

Pay Grade : PS810

Application Instructions :

To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following :

1) Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application / Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free : 1-.

Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as :

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans

Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)

Life insurance and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Various voluntary benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date :

November 20 2025

Posting Close Date : December 4 2025

Job Requisition Number :

R18139

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Nursing Home Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Workers' Compensation Law,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1