The Regional Director works collaboratively with Extension personnel, community leaders, government agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and university faculty to identify local needs and develop innovative solutions that advance the mission of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Cooperative Extension Program. D. or equivalent terminal degree) from an accredited institution in Community Development, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Extension Education, Education, Ag Education, Rural Sociology, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.