Extension County Manager - Daviess County in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

No set minimum requirements.

No set minimum requirements.

Driver’s License required

Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 25 pounds; sitting for long periods of time.

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

The Extension County Manager will provide leadership for all aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service in the county. The County Manager responsibilities include: (1) serve as a liaison to the District Board in the County; coordinating with the Area Extension Director; (2) ensure accountability throughout the County Extension service while maintaining positive public relations; (3) supervise and/or oversee county office staff; (4) develop strong intra-office and intra-county relationships; (5) foster teamwork and collaboration throughout office staff and county partnerships; (6) respond to county and Extension issues in a timely manner; (7) 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, cover letter and transcripts are required at time of application.

Salary Range: $45,250 – $65,250

Exhibits outstanding leadership, interpersonal relationship building, and employee coaching and development skills. Must be able to provide meaningful feedback, both written and verbal, on performance. General understanding of various employment laws and practices. Knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to practice high levels of confidentiality. Willingness to work evenings and weekends. Proficient in Microsoft office applications and Quick Books.

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.