National Campus/CRE
P.O. Box 159
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

Area of Responsibility and Reporting Authority: The Director of Cooperative Research and Extension is responsible for directing the planning of programs and activities under the MOU with College of Micronesia (COM), community outreach, food and nutrition and research efforts and serves as an advisor to the Vice President for Instructional Affairs on matters relating to cooperative research and extension. The Director will report directly to the VPIA and the Executive Director of COM. The Director will share oversight of CRE staff with each campus dean/director.  The Director will directly supervising the Administrative Assistant II, Data Processing Assistant I, and Secretary I positions while co-supervising the CRE Coordinators at the state campuses.

The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, direction and evaluation of activities under the MOU with COM and cooperative extension programs, including the agricultural experiment station, research programs, and resident instruction programs. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and direction in the development of cooperative research and extension responsibilities of the college;
• Coordinate, develop and represent the college in land grant issues both at the national and state campuses;
• Assist the vice president in formulating and administering college policies and in developing long- and short-range goals and objectives;
• Supervisor and coordinate the activities of the college relating to development, modification, expansion and implementation of the cooperative extension services, agricultural experiment station, and resident instruction programs to the meet the current and projected needs of the college;
• Review analysis of activities, costs, operations and forecast date to determine college progress toward stated goals and objectives;
• Work with other administrators in analyzing and discussing required changes in goals and objectives to meet land grant and extension program identified needs;
• Participate in the selection of subordinate staff; supervise and evaluate the work performance of subordinates including the CRE Coordinators;
• Responsible for administrative activities such as maintaining accountability of program funds, developing AES and CES work plans in collaboration with sites, annual reports and program updates with input from the community, land grant personnel and college faculty and administrators;
• Formulate policies and procedures for the development of programs assigned, putting in place a system of evaluating program accomplishments and impacts compared with targets, and proposing amendments and/or improvements therein to meet changing needs;
• Represent the college with community, national government, students and other officials. Additional administrative management duties could include some teaching and/or research responsibilities.
• Propose, submit and implement projects relating to his/her expertise.
• Serve on committees as needed.

Master’s degree from a US accredited college in education, agriculture, home economics, or related field and demonstrated successful responsibilities in progressively more responsible educational management positions at an institution of higher learning; preferably at the community college, or equivalent combination of training and work experience in management, administrative or related professional work which indicate possession of knowledge and skills required to be successful in the position. PhD degree preferred. Knowledge of: management and organizational principles and practices; standards and practices of the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, WASC; principles and practices of academic and organization planning; issues, trends and practices of institutions of higher education; performance appraisal principles, practices and techniques including development  of improvement plans; budgeting and management planning including grant writing and management; Micronesian people and cultures; adult and community college students’ interests and problems; and program planning/development principles and practices. Ability to: communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, community members, and governmental officials; exercise mature and sound judgement and discretion; work with individuals to develop group consensus and collaborative problem solving; establish and identify problems and priorities in order to motivate staff or accomplish goals and objectives; supervise, direct and evaluate the work of others; work with public, students and others in a positive, professional, courteous and tactful manner in resolving complex or difficult problems. Serve on committees.

Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of assignment using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of HS/GED diploma or college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters;
6. Police clearance; and
7. Valid driver’s license. 

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

                                                Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until December 19, 2018 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.