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Actively work to ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners, as well as equal access to programs and facilities without regard to age, race, creed, color, handicap, sex, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin, marital status, arrest or non-program related conviction record.
This position is located in Clark County.
Extension Educator 1
Requires a Bachelor's Degree
38,004-48,000
Extension Educator 2
Requires a Master's Degree
43,500-53,508
Extension Educator 3
Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience
51,000-63,036
The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.
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Career Roadmap
• Function: Education
• Sub-Function: Extension Educators
• Career Band: Individual Contributor – Specialized
• Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4
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