Posting Detail Information Working Title28-25 Extension County Director, Jackson County Position LocationWalden, Colorado Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Posting Number202500146F Proposed Annual Salary Range$59,500-$88,500 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience) Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Position TypeFaculty Work Hours/Week40 Description of Work Unit The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ), in cooperation with the Colorado State University ( CSU ) colleges and other units, has general charge over the University’s educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU . OEE is collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of the scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located sixty miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins. CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visitwww.extension.colostate.edu. Jackson County, population 1,379, also known as North Park, is located in north-central Colorado in a sub-alpine valley surrounded by several mountain ranges. The county comprises 1628 square miles and elevations range from 7,800 feet to 13,000 feet above sea level. Jackson County is officially designated a “Frontier” community being the fourth-least densely populated of 64 Colorado counties, averaging less than one person per square mile. The town of Walden, with 606 residents, is the county seat and the only incorporated municipality in the county and is located at least 60 miles from any sizeable neighboring town. Jackson County is home to the headwaters of the North Platte River and is known as the Moose Viewing Capital of Colorado. Highway 14 runs between Fort Collins and Walden along the Cache La Poudre Scenic Byway. With 1,600 square miles of untouched mountain scenery and 65% public lands, there are abundant opportunities for all outdoor enthusiasts. The economy of Jackson County is agriculturally based along with a robust outdoor recreation component. Large ranches dominate the agricultural landscape alongside expanding oil and gas development and remnants of a once prosperous timber industry. We have a thriving cattle industry and ranches that produce some of the largest per acre quantity and highest quality grass hay in Colorado. During the past couple of decades, like other agricultural communities, many of our family-owned ranches have sold to larger corporate businesses, and this has notably changed the social and economic dynamics of Jackson County. The 2020 census estimates the Median Household Income of $44,667; ranking 44th compared to other Colorado counties. The North Park School District is among Colorado’s smallest schools with a 2021 Pre-K to 12th-grade student membership of 198. 48% of these students were eligible for the free and reduced lunch program. The school district has been recognized as Accredited with Distinction several times with the high school recently receiving the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’sPrinciples of Community (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/principles-of-community/) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually. Tenure/Tenure Track?No % Research25% % Teaching50% % Service15% % Administration10% To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/14/2025 Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Director. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position.Faculty rank (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty –educate, create, and connect (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty\_Educate-Create-Connect.pdf) . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension. Programming responsibilities will include Agriculture, natural resources and 4-H Youth Development. This position supervises one county 4-H program coordinator. This position reports to the Extension Regional Director, Mountain Region. The office location for this position is in Walden, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel Required Job Qualifications + Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including business, community development, Extension education, youth development, agricultural sciences, or related degree that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities. Please note, to advance through the Extension Instructor faculty track, a completed master’s degree is required. For progression to the Extension Professor faculty track, a completed terminal degree is necessary. We encourage all successful candidates to work towards these qualifications to enhance their opportunities for advancement. + Coursework or professional experience relevant to theEssential Job Duties(below) of this position. + Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of agriculture and natural resources associated with the position. + Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. + The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position. If selected candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, candidate will begin at Instructor rank. Faculty rank will be determined by candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental PDF (1).pdf (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) ). Preferred Job Qualifications + Completed master’s degree. + Professional experience or education in one or more of these areas: youth development, STEM , livestock, range, home and production horticulture, natural resources, agronomy, soils, irrigation, plant insects and diseases. + Experience or coursework in audience-needs identification, program development, experiential learning and program evaluation. + Experience or coursework in facilitation or conflict management and evidence of problem-solving skills. + Knowledge of and/or experience in Extension 4-H Youth Development. + Appreciation and understanding of rural communities and an interest in working with people in a rural environment to address critical issues. + Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers and advisory groups. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, July 14, 2025. Please submit the following to apply: + Resume + Cover Letter + Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately. All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office atHR_TA@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Kurt Jones at kurt.jones@colostate.edu. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Search ContactKurt Jones at kurt.jones@colostate.edu Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryEducate Duty/Responsibility + Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs. Develop an effective, educational, results-oriented program that supports production agriculture and natural resources programs in Jackson County. + As part of the Jackson County Extension team, continue to develop and enhance an effective, educational, results-oriented 4-H Youth Development Program that supports the growth and development of life skills among both youth and adult audiences in a rural environment. + Work collaboratively with local government and organizational partners to develop, implement, evaluate and report impacts of non-credit educational programming for adult and youth audiences. + Actively participate in one or more Extension work teams to provide expertise for program and information development, delivery, and evaluation efforts statewide. + Provide program and information delivery to support colleagues in area(s) of specified expertise as appropriate. Percentage Of Time50% Job Duty CategoryCreate Duty/Responsibility + Develop and provide programming for diverse audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies, including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences. + Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and diverse constituents (representative of the county’s racial, ethnic and gender demographics) to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts. + Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs. + Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery. + Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements. Percentage Of Time25% Job Duty CategoryConnect Duty/Responsibility + Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU , county, and other organizations. + Develop and support strong equitable working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs. + Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts. + Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance. + Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues. + Engage with public officials in policy decision influence. + Travel to and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays. Percentage Of Time15% Job Duty CategoryAdministration Duty/Responsibility + Provide leadership and serve as a local Extension spokesperson and administrative liaison for the unit. + Manage the personnel, financial (budget & cost recovery), and space resources of the unit in an effective and efficient manner. + Positively and effectively communicate to faculty, staff, students, prospective students, and stakeholders, the policies, perspectives and goals of Extension and the university. + Foster morale and cooperation across the programs, faculty, and staff affiliated with the unit. + Work cooperatively with the Extension administration to recruit, promote, and retain faculty and staff of the highest caliber for the unit. + Supervise, evaluate, and recognize the work performance of assigned faculty and staff on a regular basis and create and support an inclusive office environment. + Devise innovative methods for securing the resources necessary to strengthen the operations in the unit including providing leadership for identifying and soliciting private and foundation gifts, external grants, and county resources. + Consult and involve Extension administration, faculty, staff, and county commissioners in major decisions. + Be a problem-solver and resolve issues by using practical judgment and experience. + Implement adaptive and effective planning processes, facilitate continuous improvement processes for your county/area/region, as well as efficient delivery of products and services. + Contribute to the creation of policies and programs that move CSU Extension and the university forward in a positive, constructive manner. + Develop working relationships with both County and CSU staff and leadership, peers, staff, other departments, organizations and agencies, and the public that are effective, inspire loyalty, excellence and integrity. Percentage Of Time10% References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested Maximum Requested Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume + Special Required Documentation Optional Documents