Experience leading a complex organization with multiple layers of direct reports is strongly preferred; A comprehensive understanding of non-formal youth and adult education and program development processes; A demonstrated ability to serve effectively as an administrative leader; a proven ability to communicate effectively; and a demonstrated capability to manage personnel and budgets; An understanding of issues important to Oklahoma agriculture, families, youth and communities and a grasp of the means to provide visionary and progressive leadership in the development of innovative programs; A thorough understanding of all levels, programming areas, and aspects of the Cooperative Extension Service is essential with the ability to strengthen relationships with constituency groups at the county, state, and federal level. • Help lead campus-wide initiatives on Extension and coordinate with the Associate Vice President, Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OSU Ag Research), Associate Dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture (Academic Programs), the Deans and extension leads from other Colleges at Oklahoma State University including the Colleges or Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Spears School of Business, Veterinary Medicine, and Arts & Sciences to achieve effective coordination of Extension programs.