Lead Extension Coordinator, Arizona Project WET

This Lead Extension Coordinator, Arizona Project WET position is with University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Strategic Program Design and Leadership: Design and lead comprehensive extension programs that respond to complex community, agricultural, or socioeconomic issues across Arizona regions in assigned focus areas. Set program goals, strategies, and evaluation plans in collaboration with faculty, specialists, and stakeholder groups. Oversee coordination of multiple projects or initiatives within the broader program portfolio. Advanced Outreach and Research Integration: Lead strategies for educational outreach and specialized extension workshops that provide evidence‑based solutions to complex community challenges. Collaborate with university researchers and faculty to translate advanced research findings and new technologies into practical tools and programs for Arizona communities. Develop specialized instructional materials and curricula tailored to diverse audiences and delivery formats (for example, field days, producer meetings, family workshops). Needs Assessment and Impact Evaluation: Design and conduct independent, systematic needs assessments, including regional data analysis, to determine strategic extension program priorities and identify community assets. Develop or refine methods for measuring program effectiveness and long‑term impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data. Use findings to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and regional extension service delivery. Scholarly Communication and Reporting: Author and publish technical reports, extension publications, and scholarly articles that communicate research‑based program results to professional peers, community stakeholders, and university leadership. Present program outcomes at conferences, advisory meetings, and university forums in clear, accessible language. Provide data‑informed briefings to administrators and partners on program performance and regional trends. Partnerships and External Funding: Cultivate and advise strategic partnerships with campus units, agencies, industry groups, schools, and local governments to advance extension unit goals in assigned focus areas. Lead development of proposals to secure competitive external funding and grants to sustain and expand strategic extension initiatives. Steward funded projects by monitoring deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of environmental education principles, experiential learning strategies, and Arizona water resources, conservation, and stewardship practices. Skill in planning, coordinating, and managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Skill in delivering engaging presentations, facilitating professional learning opportunities, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. Ability to synthesize educational standards, scientific content, and program objectives into relevant and meaningful learning experiences. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment to address complex challenges, build partnerships, and achieve program goals. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move equipment, up to 25 pounds, on a regular basis. Ability to drive a motor pool vehicle while pulling a cargo trailer.