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Subject:

Extension Specialist - Morgantown

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Jacki Englehardt <[log in to unmask]>

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:46:04 -0400

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FYI - Extension is still accepting applications until July 18, 2008 for
this job opportunity.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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:

http://www.wvu.edu/%7Eexten/about/ext_spec_fam_fin_mgmt_fhd_071808.htm


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).
     * Send to [log in to unmask]
     * 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.
Last modified June 3, 2008
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