The Assistant Director and Program Leader of 4 H Youth Development for the University of Maryland Extension provides statewide leadership and direction for 4 H Youth Development programs and faculty The incumbent is administratively responsible to the UME Associate Director for addressing the mission and goals of 4 H Youth Development programs while aligning 4 H priorities with those of UME and AGNR Duties include identifying issues and opportunities that align with organizational priorities and working with faculty and partners to develop implement and evaluate educational programs that address the statewide needs of consumers residents agencies organizations industries and communities in these areasNationally 4 H youth development aims to support thriving youth and communities Maryland 4 H Youth Development programming is conducted to address 6 priority areas in Maryland 1 Building Community and Civic Engagement 2 Developing Leadership Skills for Life 3 Nurturing Social Empowerment and Resilience 4 Improving College and Workforce Readiness 5 Fostering Exploration and Creativity in Arts and Science and 6 Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Self Acceptance Responsibilities include Leadership and oversight of non formal Extension education and applied research projects in alignment with program goals and priorities supporting Maryland team thriving model Secure funding and support faculty in acquiring and managing extramural funds for enhancing 4 H programs from diverse funding sources Provide leadership guidance and coaching for faculty including planning implementing and evaluating programs Provide leadership to faculty in long range planning writing reporting professional development and grant management Provide leadership in developing and maintaining effective teamwork among state and countycity faculty staff volunteers and stakeholders Mentor faculty to set clear expectations for Extension programming scholarship and service providing opportunities for success while instilling confidence and pride Conduct annual program and faculty evaluations including the review of Individual Extension Plans and performance evaluations Personnel supervision and evaluation of Maryland 4 H state staff including Maryland 4 H Foundation and Maryland 4 H Environmental Education amp Camping Center staff Provide annual reports to Associate DirectorAssociate Dean for various reporting requirements including the Federal reporting on Extension programs and impacts Work collaboratively with UME Program Leaders departments and others in developing collaborative and interdisciplinary programs events and activities Collaborate with the evaluation team to ensure an effective plan and process for 4 H youth development program evaluation and applied research efforts Serve as an active and collaborative member of the UME administrative team with a diverse portfolio of duties as assigned including contributions to leadership meetings strategic planning programming and training Provide vision and leadership to expand enrollment in all areas of the state with particular attention to underserved youth in 4 H programs Participate in recruitment and hiring faculty and staff in Extension vacancies Provide fiscal oversight and management of the 4 H operations and programming budget including the 4 H Environmental and Camping Center Supervise MD 4 H Foundation staff who manages all grants funded by the National 4 H Council cooperatively with the Maryland 4 H Foundation Board of Directors Provide oversight of statewide policies procedures and risk management efforts