97-20 Position Title and Location Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences (Special Project) - 50% FTE Adair County, Stilwell, Oklahoma Date Available This position is available on or after December 8, 1997. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is funded by the State Strengthening Grant “Developing Community Programs for Oklahoma Families at Risk.” Continuation of this position is subject to the need for the position, performance, and availability of funding. Job Summary The Extension Educator is a professional staff member of Oklahoma State University. Basic responsibilities include: (1) work as a team member under the direction of OCES state staff and with other professionals located in the five rural counties receiving funds from this grant. Grants sites include Adair, Blaine, Cotton, Greer, and Okfuskee counties; (2) work effectively as a team member with other agencies/organizations supporting new parents; (3) provide expertise in program management and development relating to volunteer programming for First Steps in the five identified rural counties; (4) travel to grant sites is required periodically; (5) flexibility and adaptability in scheduling is necessary. All Extension Agents hired after August 1, 1988, with only a Bachelor's degree are expected to have satisfactorily completed all requirements for a Master's degree within seven (7) years from their date of appointment. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree is required in Human Environmental Sciences or Home Economics with a Master’s preferred. Specialization in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a closely related area is preferred. Previous professional experience in working with parents and/or families with young children is preferred. How to Apply External applicants must submit a letter of interest and be in “Approved Applicant” status before consideration will be given for a vacant position. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service employees must submit a letter of interest, current resume, three letters of recommendation, and an up-to-date transcript. Send letter with appropriate attachments to: Division Personnel Office Room 235, Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK 74078-6022 For telephone inquires call (405) 744-5524. E-mail: agslb@okway.okstate.edu Mission Statement The mission of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is to disseminate and encourage the adaption of research-generated knowledge relating to agriculture, home economics, rural development, and 4-H youth development to the residents of Oklahoma. Equal Employment Opportunity: Applicants will be considered without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Oklahoma State University is committeed to multicultural diversity. Vacancy Announcements Careers in Cooperative Extension home page Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma State University This page was created on April 16, 1997 by msc.