98-08 Position Title and Location Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences (Special Project) Healthy Families Program (60% FTE) Lincoln County, Chandler, Oklahoma Date Available This position is available on or after September 1, 1998. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is funded by a grant from the State Department of Health for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional three-year period. 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) leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Healthy Families Program; (2) supervision for the recruitment, in-service education, and management of the paraprofessional staff (Family Support Workers and Family Assessment Worker); (3) assure enrolled new parents receive a quality education program which includes parent/child interaction; infant and child development; money management, and nutrition. Office headquarters for this position are located in Lincoln County. All Extension Educators 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 Family and Consumer Sciences with a Master's preferred. Specialization in child and family development, early childhood education or a closely related area is preferred. How to Apply External applicants must submit a letter of interest and be in "Approved Applicant" status before c onsideration 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 Application Deadline August 28, 1998, or as soon thereafter as a qualified and acceptable applicant is available. Extension Educators are hired into the organization not into a specific geographical location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicant's materials will be considered until the date indicated, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified. 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 by msc.