4-H Youth Development State Program Director

100% Position Purpose: The 4-H Youth Development State Program Director is responsible for providing innovative leadership in the creation and articulation of a collective vision for the 4-H Youth Development program area, one of Cooperative Extension's four program areas. The State Program Director provides administrative leadership in all areas of an inclusive statewide 4-H Youth Development program. Program operations include those related to research-based program development, implementation and evaluation; creating and supporting a scholarly environment; human resource development and administration; external relationship-building and partnership development; and development of financial resources and budgetary administration. The State Program Director also provides administrative oversight for the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. The State Program Director provides support for organizational structures and functions in collaboration with UW-Extension and Cooperative Extension administrative colleagues. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Excellent State of Wisconsin benefits, including retirement, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and other insurances. To receive full consideration, application materials must be received by March 6, 2012 Submit application materials to Cooperative Extension Human Resources at: ces.jobs@uwex.edu (preferred method); OR 432 N. Lake Street, Room 249; Madison, WI 53706 OR 60.8.262.9462 (confidential fax). Application materials that do not comply with these instructions are incomplete and will not be considered. Applications will continue to be accepted until the screening process is complete. For a complete job description please visit www.uwex.edu Equal Opportunity: As an affirmative action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunity in programs and employment; and is strongly committed to maintaining a climate supportive of respect for differences and equality of opportunity. UW-Extension does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, arrest record or non-program related conviction record; or identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran or any other military service. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. When applying for this position, please mention you found it on JobDig.