Extension Services Manager

Salary Range: $54,927 - $88,433 Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position.

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Develops, plans coordinates and facilitates educational program and/or activities targeted at the needs of county residents and issues: reviews surveys and advisory recommendations; develop topics; identifies speakers; secures locations for events; plans, coordinates and facilitates events; identifies existing educational materials; develops presentations and training materials; delivers and summarizes programs; manages county budgets and financial resources; writes funding proposals. 

May supervise a small group of Cooperative Extension Agents.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.

Answers client requests for information and service through the use of telephone, emails, training classes, media and though one-on-one contacts in the office and their site: answers telephone requests, emails and handles office or site visits. 

Plans implements and develops marketing and outreach for program areas designed to reach county program stakeholders and promote training efforts and events: works with staff members and volunteers to discuss program assignments, activities and needs; makes staff and volunteer assignments and responsibilities for outreach to elected officials and stakeholders; develops articles, quick fact sheets and program event fliers to promote events and activities with elected officials and stakeholders; develops articles, news releases, fact sheets and other media to communicate impact to stakeholders and the news media; writes annual reports for stakeholders. 

Manages and recruits volunteers: recruits, trains, screens and makes assignments for volunteers: trains and supervises staff, volunteers, and leaders. 

Develops and completes required summary reports for DeKalb County and for the University of Georgia.

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