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County Extension Director
Auburn University


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Date Posted Jul. 8, 2025
Title County Extension Director
University Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
Department St Clair County
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Director/Manager
  • Agricultural Extension
 
 
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, is looking for a dynamic County Extension Director to lead our St. Clair County Extension program and serve the citizens of St. Clair County!

This individual will build partnerships and collaborate with multiple entities to deliver research-based educational opportunities that transform lives and communities. The County Extension Director is a community-based professional of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) who knows and represents the research-based resources and other resources available through Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. They are recognized as a community leader who addresses the contemporary challenges, issues, and opportunities facing the citizens of the county through university programs and knowledge.

Reasons you’ll love being a County Extension Director at ACES - Auburn:
  • Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community!
  • Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options!
  • Work/life balance!
    • 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
    • 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually.
    • 7 paid holidays with the possibility for additional days during the holiday season.
    • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads).
  • AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
  • Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits.
  • Fun and flexible work environment. Every day is different!
  • Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work!
 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Forestry, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
  • 7 years of experience in teaching and the delivery of educational programs and experience with fiscal management and business operations. 
  • 3 years of experience in supervising full-time employees. Internal candidates only may substitute completion of both the Leading Self and Leading People Leadership Programs, or equivalent.
OR
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Forestry, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in teaching and the delivery of educational programs and experience with fiscal management and business operations.
  • 1 year of experience in supervising full-time employees. Internal candidates only may substitute completion of both the Leading Self and Leading People Leadership Programs, or equivalent.

 
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