Job Title: Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development Associate Director
Job Description: The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD) seeks applications for an Associate Director position, which is renewable annually conditional on funding. The individual will lead the Center’s outreach-oriented activities in consultation with the Director by:
- fostering relationships among Northeast land grant universities and rural development partners;
- identifying and responding to opportunities for cross-state collaborations and sharing of extension programs;
- developing and implementing educational programs, including translating scientific findings into practice; and,
- securing grants and conducting nationally recognized outreach activities consistent with the Center’s mission.
Our mission is to work on a range of issues with land grant universities and other Northeast partners as well as nationally in support of regional economic growth and rural development.
The NERCRD is located in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education within Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, and is one of four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The RRDCs are charged with linking the research and educational outreach capacity of the nation's public universities with communities, local decision-makers, entrepreneurs, families, and farmers and ranchers to help address a wide range of development issues.
Both remote and on-site work options are available.
Education and Experience: Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree or higher (Masters preferred) in a relevant field, with at least six years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a proven track record in leading extension programs. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty and staff across the land grant university system and practitioners is required. In addition, a valid US driver’s license is required at the time of application as travel is expected.
Questions can be directed to Stephan J. Goetz, NERCRD Director, Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education, The Pennsylvania State University at sjg16@psu.edu.
Application Information: A cover letter outlining your interest in and qualifications for this position should be included with application. Starting Date: October 1, 2023 or as negotiated.
The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position: This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.
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