Job Description
Prairie View A&M University Extension Agent (Potter County) Community Economic Development Job Title Extension Agent (Potter County) Community Economic Development
Agency Prairie View A&M University
Department Adloc Cooperative Extension Programs
Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate
Job Location Prairie View, Texas
Job Type Staff
Job Description This position will provide Community & Economic Development leadership for effective educational programs and technical assistance supporting families, youth, and entrepreneurs in business development and community resource education in the county. The employee will conduct community workshops and provide counseling in subject matters that support small business startup, small business expansion, entrepreneurship, homeownership, and workforce development. The employee will promote, manage and evaluate outreach programs and report the results. The agent will work with committees and community leaders that provide direction for Extension programs. Agent will work with community-based organizations to effectively link the Community Development Unit and the community. This position is located in Potter County at 601 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding. Responsibilities: - Regularly delivers Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served.
- Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues.
- Plan and implement appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness. Develops plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs. Develops and follows a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development.
- Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies. Collaborates with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multicounty programs. Collaborates with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.
- Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics, mass media interviews (when appropriate) and participating in Extension publications on community and economic development topics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree.
- No prior experience required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems. Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree.
- Five (5) or more of extension, research, teaching or related experience in vocational business, accounting, entrepreneurship, economic development organization, non-profit, relevant industrial or commercial experience, e.g. business technical assistance, agri-business, banking, lending, community development, public service companies.
Other Requirements: - Ability to reside in county, have access to a personal vehicle, obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate insurance coverage and travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take place during the night, weekend or out-of-county). Travel allowance is provided.
Job Posting Close Date: Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or
[email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit About Us For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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