2449 St. Paul Blvd
Rochester, NY 14617
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Monroe@cornell.edu
Career Opportunity: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Executive
Director
Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County is conducting a search for qualified and experienced candidates for the
full time position of Association Executive Director.
In 2012, the Cornell Cooperative Extension system celebrated its 100th year of providing reliable, research-based
education and information to the citizens of New York. We have been part of the System since the earliest years - the
Monroe Association was established by the County in 1913. With its educational outreach and technical assistance
programs, CCE Monroe empowers youth, families, farmers and communities across Monroe County.
Opportunity Overview
The Executive Director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Monroe County represents and is
accountable to the association Board of Directors and the Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension system. The
Executive Director is expected to be an effective leader, helping to develop and project a compelling and contemporary
vision for extension programming to stakeholders, both internal and external. The Executive Director must be engaged
with decision makers both locally and at Cornell in order to be effective.
The Executive Director is expected to provide high level leadership and management of the association within Cornell
and local policy direction. The Executive Director develops and maintains effective working relationships among the
staff, other extension associations, the Western Shared Business Network, extension administration, Cornell faculty, and
stakeholders. This position will build positive relationships with legislators, local government leaders, community
leaders, funding agencies, and civic groups. The Executive Director exercises professional judgment and executive skills
in administering overall association operations. This position provides leadership in overall educational program
development, implementation, establishing program priorities, and program integration across disciplines and within
the broader extension system.
Required qualifications: Masters degree, preferably in agriculture and/or youth development, education, public
administration or a field related to extension programs. Six years of related experience required including four years of
management. (PhD may sub for 2 yrs of experience). EOE Starting salary is $72k annually. Excellent benefits.
Full position details, including required and preferred qualifications:
https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10163/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=28873
Contact Kimberly Amey, Human Resources Coordinator
by email at kln26@cornell.edu with questions.
**All applications must be submitted online by August 27, 2015.**
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and
provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County is supported by public and private funding. Primary cooperating partners are the County of Monroe, the State of New
York and SUNY’s Land Grant Colleges at Cornell University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.