Position Title:Regional Director (Region 7)
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Special Required QualificationsDrivers License
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with financial resource development including creation, development, and establishing of budgets.
Experience with networking and partnership development leading to educational programs.
Experience with staff and volunteer supervision, hiring, performance management, and other human resource functions.
Experience with contract and grant writing.
Experience in an educational area or field.
Experience working cooperatively with an elected board.
Experience with development and strategic implementation of policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Are you passionate about supporting others in achieving their full potential and fostering a culture of growth? Are you driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and help create positive change through your work?
If so, The Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach with Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant Director County Services, known as the Regional Director!
The position will serve Cherokee, Buena Vista, Ida, Sac, and Calhoun counties, also known as Region 7. The primary office location for this position will be a county extension office in one of the counties served and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate and office availability. Because the position will support multiple counties, travel is required.
What You'll Do:
Provide leadership to the county Extension councils to meet their legal obligations as an elected body and to carry out the roles and responsibilities of an Extension District.
Supervise the county staff as detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding between the council and the University.
Oversee program delivery that meets the programmatic needs of the region.
Initiate strategies for the Extension council's implementation of fiscal management, grant and contract management, human resources and program needs assessment, and oversight.
Work with the councils to initiate strategies to develop and oversee volunteer networks and assist the Extension council and staff to identify innovative ways to reach under-served and under-represented audiences and ensure compliance with civil rights requirements.
Additionally, the Regional Director uses a proactive approach within the region to identify needs and cooperates with Extension Program Specialists to determine the appropriate programmatic response. They coordinate with Program Specialists and County Extension Councils for the future program direction, inter-disciplinary programming, secures resources to support identified needs, and assists in reporting program outcomes.
The Regional Director is responsible for the appropriate administration of resources and oversees completion of all system reports for the region. They establish, organize, and facilitate networks and coalitions at the regional level to build community capacity and may also be involved in regional or multi-state partnerships or programs.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and groups. The ability to establish partnerships with community leaders along with strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills are also needed for success in this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About The Department of County Services in Extension and Outreach:
There is an extension office in all 99 counties of Iowa, which bring Iowa State University research-based educational experiences to Iowans. In turn, they communicate the needs of Iowans back to the university to help shape research and educational experiences. Extension offices are represented by 900 elected extension council members who promote and advance the reputation, interest and resources of Iowa State University.
Level Guidelines- Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit- Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports- Focus on ISU's mission and meeting department or work unit goals- Supervises a small department or work team- Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised- Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management- Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS810
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: October 31, 2025
Posting Close Date:November 16, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R18048
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.
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