Extension Professional III

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Program Development
1. Conducts a systematic analysis of national, Arizona, and county data, local resources, and historical information to identify community assets, program needs, and teaching opportunities.
2. Identifies resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, etc.) to enhance programs.
3. In cooperation with community groups, local leaders, Extension advisory groups, and other Extension professionals, develops an annual Plan of Work.
4. Consults with Extension faculty, Experiment Station researchers, and other experts in the development of educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works.

Program Implementation
1. Conducts creative programming and utilizes new technology that may include problem solving research, to address priority needs of the target audiences.
2. Participates in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts.
3. Prepares educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching materials and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives.
4. Functions as a resource for other agencies and organizations. Promotes interaction and cooperation among various groups.
5. Disseminates educational materials through county-wide and/or multi-county events, workshops, websites, newsletters and other mass media methods, use of volunteers, and other methods.
6. Provides for recruitment, training and recognition of volunteers and assists them in the conduct of educational programs as appropriate.
7. Promotes communication and teamwork with county and state Extension, other faculty and youth professionals.
8. Promotes Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the state land-grant university.

Program Results
1. Evaluates and documents the results and impacts of educational programs.
2. Communicates program results to both professional peers and clientele through periodic reports, scholarly works, and various types of publications (e.g., bulletins/fact sheets, popular articles, state publications, scientific articles), social media, video and computer programs.
3. Counsels with the County Extension Director to evaluate program effectiveness and personal achievements.

Professionalism
1. Maintains professional competence through study, participation in professional activities and the application of knowledge and skills on the job.
2. Maintains high ethical and professional standards and is loyal to Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona.
3. Promotes public understanding and support for Extension and University programs.
4. All faculty and staff are expected to fully adhere to the collegiality policies adopted by the University (November 2018) and work productively and in a collegial manner with all faculty, students, staff, and university constituents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA'S):

• Desire and capability of working with multifaceted stakeholders and volunteers, self-confidence and self-efficacy, good time management, good judgment and sensitivity while working with peers and community members alike.
• Familiarity with job-related subject matter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to travel as appropriate to meet stakeholder needs.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• The person must have the ability to obtain an Arizona driver's license, provide their own transportation, be able to travel statewide using all modes of transportation and have the ability to drive according to the Fleet Safety Policy.