The St. Mary's County Extension Office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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EMAIL - umestmarys@umd.edu
PHONE - 301-475-4484 or 301-475-4477
Principal Agent and Assistant Director (FCS)
The University of Maryland Extension (UME), within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR), seeks the Assistant Director and Program Leader (AD/PL) for Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS). Our FCS program is committed to improving the health and socioeconomic well-being of Maryland’s individuals, families, and communities through innovative education, research, and outreach. Our FCS program strives to prevent and manage chronic diseases, promote food safety, teach financial and health insurance literacy, address mental health needs, and enhance the digital divide, focusing on innovation and excellence. Responsibilities include identifying emerging issues, developing and maintaining university-wide and external partnerships, securing and managing resources for extension education and applied research projects, ensuring innovative and impactful program implementation, and advancing health equity and well-being. We seek candidates who are passionate about impacting the lives of Maryland residents and possess the leadership skills and expertise to elevate our FCS programs to new heights. AD/PL is a tenured faculty position at the full professor or principal-agent rank. If you or someone you know would excel in this role, we encourage you to apply or share the opportunity with your professional network.
Best consideration date: October 30, 2024
For more information and to apply, please visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/116804
Nutrient Management Program Changes
Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings
University of Maryland Extension Town Hall Meetings
Your Voice Matters! Help Shape Our Future!
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is embarking on developing its next strategic plan. To learn more about this initiative, click here.
As part of this process, we are excited to invite you to an upcoming Town Hall meeting for external stakeholders and partners. Whether you have participated in UME programs, collaborated with us, or simply want to contribute to enhancing your community, we welcome your feedback to help shape UME's future priorities and areas of investment.
Please consider joining us for our next Town Hall meeting. This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.
Town Hall Details:
DATE: January 22, 2025
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: University of Maryland Extension St. Mary's County Office 26737 Radio Station Way, Suite C Leonardtown, MD 20650
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2019-2022 UME Highlight Report
UME Programmatic Plan for 2020