The University of Maryland Extension UME within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources AGNR seeks a nationally recognized leader in Extension outreach and scholarship to serve as Assistant Director and Program Leader ADPL for Family amp Consumer Sciences FCS This position provides leadership and direction for UMEs FCS programs and faculty across the state UMEs FCS program strives to advance the health and socioeconomic development of Marylands individuals families communities and organizations through education research and outreach programs The FCS works with youth families and communities to prevent and manage chronic diseases through healthy food and physical activity choices handling food safely teaching financial and health insurance literacy addressing mental health needs and creating safe and healthy environments UME has four major program areas Agriculture and Food Systems 4 H Youth Development Environment and natural Resources and Sea Grant and FCS UME faculty and staff are located at offices in 23 counties and Baltimore City the 4 H State office the SNAP Ed State office and five research and education centers This position collaborates with Program Leaders the Assistant Director of Operations and other administrators The position reports to the UME Associate DeanAssociate Director