Position is supervised daily by the Campus Dean while administratively responsible to the Director of CTE. Duties are split into two major areas: 50% FTE Extension and /or Research and 50% FTE Program Supervisor/Administration and Budget management.

Major Administrative Responsibilities: Plan and supervise projects within programs with Program Leaders, Develop means and methods to solicit stakeholder input, guidance and support for active projects and proposals, Develop Project Proposals for grant applications with a minimum of one new grant application per state per year from the CES office, Develop and manage State CES and AES Budgets, Develop the State Plan of Work to justify and encourage local matching funding, Represent CRE at all college campus functions and state government agencies, Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on CRE state activities and facilitate compliancy of reports with established required formats, Follow college’s policies on all matters including equipment disposal procedures, Hire, Train, and supervise office personnel. Serve on committees. Major Extension Responsibilities: Prepare an Individual Plan of Work, present, document and report planned extension activities separate from the state collective reports included in the administrative responsibilities. Reporting responsibilities include monthly activities and accomplishment reports. Provide information and management advice directly to clients, schools, non-governmental organizations and interested individuals. Work with State Agriculture Department, other government agencies and farmers in planning organizing workshops at the village level. Evaluate effectiveness of workshops and programs, and implement suggested changes in areas of responsibilities. Serve on committees.

Bachelor’s degree from a US accredited college in one of the following fields: Agriculture, Food and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture Education, Natural Resource Management or Public Administration. Must have 3 years of full-time progressively responsible work/management experience running a similar program. Must have good working knowledge of MS word, MS Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint and Access program. Demonstrate successful ability and skills to speak in both formal and informal public settings, ability to work successfully in a team oriented environment with geographical distance challenges. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, community members, government officials and supervisors. Knowledge of the local language is a plus. Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards 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 college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters under six months old;
6. Court clearance under 6 months old; 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 29, 2021 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.