ISU Extension Human Resources

Extension Core Competencies

Basic Core Competencies

•  Community and Social Action Processes – the ability to identify and monitor variables and issues important to community vitality (e.g., demographics, economics, human services, environmental, etc.), and the ability to use and apply these variables to program prioritization, planning, and delivery.

•  Diversity/Pluralism/Multiculturalism – the awareness, commitment, and ability to include one's own as well as different cultural perceptions, assumptions, norms, beliefs, and values.

Examples: Resource Plan, Impact Indicators

•  Educational Programming – the ability to plan, design, implement, evaluate, account for, and market significant Extension education programs that improve the quality of life for Extension learners.

•  Engagement – the ability to recognize, understand, and facilitate opportunities and to broker the necessary resources that best respond to the needs of individuals and communities.

Give examples of how you are programming within other organizations related to content area and how other organizations are working.

•  Entrepreneurship – freedom to take personal initiative within boundaries to balance program with relevant audience.

•  Globalization Awareness – awareness of impact of the world on our clientele.

•  Information and Education Delivery – the mastery of communication skills (such as written and verbal), application of technology, and delivery methods for supporting educational programs and guiding behavior change among Extension learners.

•  Interpersonal Relations – the ability to successfully interact with diverse individuals and groups to create partnerships, networks, and dynamic human systems.

•  Knowledge of Organization – an understanding of the history, philosophy, and contemporary nature of Extension.

•  Leadership – the ability to positively influence a wide range of diverse individuals and groups.

•  Organizational Management – the ability to establish structure, organize processes, develop and monitor resources, lead change to obtain educational outcomes effectively and efficiently.

•  Professionalism – the demonstration of behaviors that reflect high levels of performance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuing education and to the mission, vision, and goals of Extension.