| Location | Normal, AL |
| Salary | $125,000–$150,000 Per Year |
Assistant Director Urban Youth, Families and Communities Programs
Salary
$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually
Location
Normal
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300833
Department
Cooperative Extension
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Description
Summary:
The AlabamaCooperative Extension System (ACES)(www.aces.edu)areseeking applications forthepositionof Assistant Director for Urban Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Extension Programs. This 12-month administrative position willbelocatedon the campus of Alabama A&M University.The Assistant Director position reports to the ACES Associate Director. TheAssistant Director willbeamemberof the ACESSystemProgramTeam.
Who we are:
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant missionofAuburn UniversityandAlabamaA&MUniversity.Oureducationalprogramsgrowfrom these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. We deliver science- based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Our information and programs are available online or in person in all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities.
Perks & Benefits:
This position allows for the opportunity to flourish in a self-directed work environment and in a varietyoflocationsthroughoutthecountyaswellassometravel.Thispositionisanemployeeof Alabama A&M University.
Reasons you'll love being a part ofACES -Alabama A&M University
JobSatisfaction!Beapartoflife-changingworkinyourcommunity!
Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different!
Opportunity for professional growth and continual learning and engagement!
Alabama A&M University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work!
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director provides leadership for the development, delivery, evaluation, and reporting of Extension programs to the citizens of Alabama. These programs focus on 4H- & Youth Development, Family and Child Development, and Community Resource Development.
The Assistant Director provides overall vision, leadership, and coordination for Urban Youth, Families, and Communities (YFC) Extension Programs carried out by ACES in collaboration with ACES at Auburn University. Primary responsibilities include collaboration with ACES program units, County Extension Offices, ACES affiliated department and external partners to produce and document program outcomes. The Assistant Director will ensure comprehensive statewide Extension program that impacts the economic, environmental or social conditions of youth families and communitiesin Alabama.
The Assistant Director will:
Typical Qualifications
The candidate must have a bachelors, masters, and doctorate degree from an accredited university with the master or doctorate degree in human development and family studies, family and consumer sciences, family resource management, adolescent development, social work, human services or closely related field.
· Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, as well as development, delivery, and evaluation of Extension programs that meet the needs of a target audience and create measurable impacts.
Strong working knowledge of current issues facing youth, families and communities in the world, United States and Alabama.
A proactive vision of the future of Extension and the ability to effectively communicate with information users on these matters.
An outstanding performance record in previous employment and a demonstrated commitment to the Extension philosophy and mission.
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and a proven ability to interact extremely effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience as County Extension Agent, Regional Extension Agent, Extension Specialist developing/delivering YFC programs in urban communities.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Do you have a bachelors, masters, and doctorate degree from an accredited university with the master or doctorate degree in human development and family studies, family and consumer sciences, family resource management, adolescent development, social work, human services or closely related field?
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Do you have experience and demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, as well as development, delivery, and evaluation of Extension programs that meet the needs of a target audience and create measurable impacts?
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Do you have a strong working knowledge of current issues facing youth, families and communities in the world, United States and Alabama?
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Do you have a proactive vision of the future of Extension and the ability to effectively communicate with information users on these matters?
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Do you have an outstanding performance record in previous employment and a demonstrated commitment to the Extension philosophy and mission?
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Do you have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and a proven ability to interact extremely effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders?
Required Question
Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Address 449 Buchanan Way
Normal, Alabama, 35762
Phone 256-372-5835
Website www.aamu.edu