This position stresses
family budgeting, plannning and saving. It is likely that some social
workers have this background.
Jane Riffe
Assistant Professor
WVU Extension Specialist
Family and Human Development
WEB INFO:
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Faculty Employment Opportunity!
Extension Specialist
Family Financial Management
WVU Extension Service
Families and Health
Knapp Hall
Morgantown, West Virginia
Monongalia County, West Virginia
Closing Date: July 18, 2008
Brief Description: Assistant/Associate/Extension Professor
This position is an appointment with West Virginia University Extension
Service in Morgantown, West Virginia. This position provides statewide
leadership in the area of family and consumer sciences, delivering
programs that enable families, adults, and communities to build on
their strengths, manage their resources, and expand their future
capabilities in the area of financial management issues. Extension,
research, and educational programs in this area help individuals and
families build financial assets instead of debt. Extension provides
unbiased, research-based information and education for people to
acquire knowledge, skills, and motivation to build financial security.
The emphasis of Extension programs is on behavioral change--developing
a financial plan, managing risks of loss, reducing household debt, and
saving and investing to meet life goals. Research provides the
foundation for developing, delivering, and documenting effective
behavior modification.
The West Virginia University Extension Service mission is to form
learning partnerships with the people of West Virginia to enable them
to improve their lives and communities. The Financial Management
Specialist provides leadership, direction and support for up-to-date
educational programming and research efforts in relation to family
economics, self-sufficiency, financial planning, management, and other
identified financial issues. The Financial Management Specialist
assists Extension faculty, program teams, volunteers, and citizens in
education and collaboration across Extension, WVU, and private and
public sectors to build the capacity of families, adults, volunteers,
and communities.
The overall goal is for people to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
motivation to build financial security. Programs focus on behavioral
change, starting with achieving financial self-sufficiency, then
stability. The ultimate goal, financial security, is the cornerstone of
prosperous communities, nurturing neighborhoods, and strong families
Major Responsibilities:
* Provide Statewide Leadership to county Extension Faculty for
developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs in family
resource management.
* Synthesize relevant research and current and future demographic
and socioeconomic trends related to financial management; family
economics; self-sufficiency; financial planning and management;
consumer decision making; consumer protection and redress; insurance;
savings; and public policy issues.
* Seek out existing curriculum to develop tailored programs to
meet
needs of West Virginia citizens.
* Conduct in-service education for field faculty, staff and
volunteers.
* Collaborate with State and national agencies such as NEFE, State
Treasurer’s office, etc.
* Work with other faculty to conduct research in area of
expertise.
* Develop networks and relationships with agencies and
organizations to support financial education for West Virginia
families.
* Develop and/or identify training recourses, materials, methods
and programs for field faculty to use within their county.
* Seek external grants, contracts, and unrestricted gifts to
support his/her research and extension programs at the minimum level of
10% following the first year of employment.
* In cooperation with other faculty, publish research and
extension
impacts in refereed journals and extension publications.
* Provide leadership for ensuring that extension programs are open
to all citizens regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age or disability.
* Provide leadership for continuous review of issues regarding
family resource management.
* Facilitate work team selection of priorities and development of
strategies to address them.
* Provide leadership for development or acquisition of effective
educational programs and curriculums; provide training, resources and
contacts that support the growth of team members and partners to
address issues; develop evaluation strategies and report results.
* Participate in WVU Extension functions and activities and as
serve on and provide leadership to Extension committees.
* Participate in relevant state and national professional
development and associations.
* Statewide overnight travel is required.
For West Virginia and the Nation:
* Build relationships with stakeholders
* Provide technical information to the state and to communities
* Collaborate with individuals, groups, and government
* Be 'known' statewide as expert in area
* Operate at "cutting edge" in field
* Provide continuing education in subject area
For WVU Extension:
* Provide leadership to Extension in subject area
* Co-lead program teams
* Support county programming in subject area
* Produce/coordinate educational material
* Develop resources for Extension programs
* Provide in-service training
* Provide leadership in research
* Maintain/continuously improve quality of Extension programs
* Support organizational development
Qualifications:
* Doctorate degree preferred and Masters Degree required with an
emphasis in the area of financial study.
* If the required master’s degree is not in the specified
academic
field, applicants may qualify with related master’s degree plus three
years of work experience in the required fields.
* Documented evidence of ability to use research skills, assess
needs, evaluate programs, and conduct applied research related to area
of placement.
* Proficiency in oral and written communication and computer
skills
are required.
Special Requirements:
* Ability to pass a criminal background check.
* Ability to meet travel demands of position (occasional overnight
stays), such as camps, conferences, professional development
sessions/trainings.
* Required to take and pass the WVU Driver's Safety Training
exam.
* Willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and
weekends.
* Ability to lift and carry materials needed to conduct trainings
and perform duties of the position.
* Research and write regular topical articles for newspapers,
newsletters, and websites in collaboration with WVUES Communications.
Salary:
* Salary range for position is $52,000 to $60,000.
* Salary will be commensurate with professional qualifications.
* This is a 12-month, tenuretrack position with the West Virginia
University Extension Service.
* Faculty rank at assistant or associate or professor level.
* Evaluation system - must demonstrate significant contributions
in
teaching and research with a reasonable contribution in service.
Benefits:
* 401k Retirement program with employer matching
* Annual Leave (24 days annually)
* Sick leave (18 days annually)
* Paid holidays (12+ days annually)
* Workers' Compensation
* Optional benefits:
o Group Health, Life, and Accident insurances
o Disability Insurance
o Optional pre-tax benefits:
+ Child care
+ Dental care
+ Supplemental retirement programs
+ Vision care
o Tuition Waiver (6 credit hours per semester)
* Travel expense reimbursement
* Moving expense reimbursement
* There are several additional programs and privileges.
Application Process:
If you meet the stated requirements and would like to be considered for
the position, all of the following information must be received by the
closing date of July 18, 2008:
* A cover letter indicating the position that you are applying for
outlining experience and qualifications;
* Resume or curriculum vitae of academic training and professional
experience of all academic work, must include the following
information:
o Date(s) of employment
o Supervisor(s) names
o Contact information
* A list of three references (including address, e-mail, phone,
and
fax numbers) who can reflect on the applicant's professional
strengths.
* All application material, excluding transcripts, must be in
electronic submissions in Word format by closing date or the individual
will not be considered for the position.
* Transcripts: undergraduate and graduate (unofficial copy will be
accepted, no fax accepted hard copy by mail or electronic only).
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* NOTE: All application material, including transcripts (hard
copy), must be received by closing date or the individual will not be
considered for the position.
For inquiries, call:
Kim Suder, Human Resources Director
West Virginia University Extension Service
P.O. Box 6031 Morgantown, WV 26506-6031
Phone: 304/293-4555; (Fax): 304/293-4565
Social Justice:
The incumbent in this position is responsible for fulfilling the legal
and moral mandates of appropriate laws and University policies
regarding civil rights compliance, the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), and related social justice issues.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
applicants will be considered solely on the basis of individual
qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or family status. Minorities, persons with
disabilities, females and other protected class members are encouraged
to apply.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants needing
reasonable accommodations during the employment process should advise
as necessary.
Submitted by Kim Suder.
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