This position is located in Maverick County at 2350 E Main St., Eagle Pass, TX 78852.

Job Description Summary:

This position will provide Community & Economic Development leadership for effective educational programs and technical assistance supporting families, youth, and entrepreneurs in business development and community resource education in the county. The employee will conduct community workshops and provide counseling in subject matters that support small business startup, small business expansion, entrepreneurship, homeownership, and workforce development. The employee will promote, manage and evaluate outreach programs and report the results. The agent will work with committees and community leaders that provide direction for Extension programs. Agent will work with community-based organizations to effectively link the Community Development Unit and the community. 

Responsibilities:

• Regularly delivers Community and Economic Development (CED) community-based educational programs through a wide variety of teaching methods at sites throughout the geographic area served. 

• Provides general assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners, agri-businesses and land owners on financial resources, business planning, marketing, budgeting, efficient agri-business practices, and business development issues. 

• Plan and implement appropriate impact evaluations and reports to document program effectiveness. Develops plans of work based on ongoing assessment of community needs. Develops and follows a personal plan for professional development in the area of community resource development.

• Works with county and regional economic development agencies to incorporate local county needs into economic development plans programs, and strategies. Collaborates with non-profit community organizations, agencies, key stakeholders, civic groups, local governments, and other Extension staff in the region to provide a broad array of integrated and multicounty programs. Collaborates with County Extension staff to present a unified and coordinated County Extension program effort.

• Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Community and Economic Development Systems Unit by participating in internet radio blogs on various small business and community topics, mass media interviews (when appropriate) and participating in Extension publications on community and economic development topics.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelorâ™s degree

• No prior experience required

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Masterâ™s degree

• Five (5) or more of extension, research, teaching or related experience in vocational business, accounting, entrepreneurship, economic development organization, non-profit, relevant industrial or commercial experience, e.g. business technical assistance, agri-business, banking, lending, community development, public service companies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems. Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to reside in county, have access to a personal vehicle, obtain or maintain a valid Texas Driverâ™s License, appropriate insurance coverage and travel connected with official duties (including attendance at meetings or events that may take place during the night, weekend or out-of-county). Travel allowance is provided.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 10/16/2023

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either âœResume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter❠on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the âœResume/CV❠or Resume/Cover Letter❠attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Cover Letter

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

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Prairie View A&M University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. It is committed to achieving relevance in each component of its mission by addressing issues and proposing solutions through programs and services designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, schools, and communities--both rural and urban. Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution by legislative designation, serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population, and a land-grant institution by federal statute.

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