JOB DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary office location within the district for this position to be determined at time of candidate’s hire based on candidate’s residential location.
Travel required between county offices within district on a weekly basis. Counties include Adams, Brown, Highland, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto.
The district director directs individuals and teams as an operational guide, performance coach, and connector for impacts. The district director works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide county-level support for employees, to clarify policies and procedures, and to improve efficiencies and responsiveness for the employee and customer experience. The district director reports to the director of Operations, Ohio State University Extension, and works collaboratively with the OSU Extension Administrative Cabinet, Extension employees, advisory committees, volunteer stakeholders, public officials, and other community leaders. Each district director will be appointed to a group of counties and will collaborate with other appointed district directors to ensure administrative uniformity.
The Full-Time Administrative District Director provides direct supervision and operational oversight for county offices within their assigned district. This position ensures the effective management of county operations, including hiring, performance evaluations, professional development, coaching, and budgetary oversight. This leadership position is integral to strengthening organizational effectiveness and ensuring high-quality Extension programming.
Hiring for ten district positions throughout the State of Ohio. Candidates must apply for each position separately.
The pay range for this job profile is $81,800 – $106,900 annual. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Based on position type and eligibility. https://hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/benefits-eligibility.pdf
Career Roadmap Placement:
Function: Business Planning and Operations
Sub-Function: Community Outreach
Career Band: People Leader – Managerial
Career Level: M2
Essential Duties:
