TITLE: State Specialist in Child and Family Relations
DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Department
REPORTS TO: Family and Consumer Sciences Program Leader
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The State Specialist in Child and Family Relations at the Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program (CEP), and College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Sciences (CACS) will provide leadership under the direction of the Family Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program Leader for developing, and implementing, statewide Child and Family Relations educational programming.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The State Specialist in Child and Family Relations is a member of the FCS team and will work directly with county based agents and staff. This position will provide educational programs at the state level in collaboration with the FCS Program Leader. The successful candidate is expected to: 1) develop nationally recognized Extension programs related to family and consumer sciences, specifically Child and Family Relations 2) develop factsheets, peer reviewed journal articles, and informational sheets; 3) successfully write grants for external funding to support Extension efforts and FCS programming; 4) demonstrate a commitment to working with minority and limited resource populations to solve problems; 5) design specific educational materials for hard to reach minority and underserved populations; 6) work with stakeholders and community organizations; 7) contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the CACS through outreach, and engagement efforts with community stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
OTHER DUTIES: The position will conduct other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies, Human Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, or similar degree area.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.
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