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Extension County Director - Laurel County at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleExtension County Director - Laurel County
Requisition NumberRE53491
Working Title
Department Name81E03: KCES Region East Area 03
Work LocationLondon, KY
Grade Level00
Salary Range
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
No set minimum requirements.
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No set minimum requirements.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver’s License required
Physical Requirements
Job-related travel including overnight stays; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) with evenings and weekends as needed. Most weeks will exceed 40 hours.
Job Summary
Extension County Director – Laurel County

Location: London, KY

The Extension County Director will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in the county. The County Director responsibilities include:
  1. oversee and ensure quality of educational programming throughout the county; has primary responsibility to ensure completion of county Plan of Work
  2. serve as the primary contact and manage the relationship with the District Board in the County; serve as primary contact for County Extension Council; coordinating regular meetings; working with committees and agents to ensure a broad local membership
  3. ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations
  4. supervise and/or oversee agents and county office staff
  5. develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships
  6. foster teamwork and collaboration throughout program areas, staff, and county partnerships
  7. respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner
  8. ensure that all clientele are served.
All staff in a county will support the dissemination of useful and practical information on subjects relating to Agriculture, Family Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Community and Rural Development as outlined in the KRS statues 164.605 to 164.675.

State law requires a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Resume and cover letter are required at time of application.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s Degree plus 4 years of experience with the Cooperative Extension Service
Deadline to Apply04/02/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
    • UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)
    • Newspaper
    • Handshake
    • Received an email about the posting
    • Social Media
    • Friend or Family
    • Journal of Extension
    • Indeed.com
    • Other online job board
    • Other
  3. * Were you previously a UK Cooperative Extension summer intern?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How many years of paid work experience in Cooperative Extension do you have?
    • None
    • Less than one year, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 11 years, up through 15 years
    • More than 15 years
  5. * How many years of experience do you have providing supervision and leadership?
    • None
    • More than 0, but less than 1 year
    • More than 1 year, but less than 5 years
    • More than 5 years, but less than 10 years
    • More than 10 years
  6. * Do you have a valid driver’s license and are you able to drive?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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