County Extension Director Core Competency
Knowledge of the Organization
An understanding of the history, philosophy, and contemporary nature of NCCE.
Sub-Competency
Proficiencies
Level I Level II Level III
History, philosophy, and mission

Understands fully and can articulate the history of NCCE

Knows and can explain the mission of NCCE

Internalizes and models philosophy of extension

Operationalizes the mission through action.

 Instills belief in mission by others through consistent espousal.
NCCE organizational structure, function, & relationships

Knows structure and systems and their functions

Is aware of critical relationships between systems and groups within NCCE

Demonstrates a clear understanding of roles within unit goals

Demonstrates clear understanding of roles within Extension

Effectively works within structure and relationships to achieve goals

Effectively leverages "external to the unit" relationships to achieve unit goals
NCCE programs and goals (Program Focus) Knows NCCE programs and goals Establishes and creates initiatives for programs and goals Links interrelationship between programs to strategic direction of organization
Maintaining Strong County Partnerships

Understand the importance of the county partner.

Demonstrates clear understanding of Memorandum of
Understanding

 Effectively builds and nurtures relationships with county
government		 Helps to develop multi-beneficial strategic goals between county government and other NCCE partners.
Funding Process Understands funding process Demonstrates a clear
understanding of funding process to others 		Effectively
communicates funding process to all partners, clients and employees.
National Perspective of Cooperative Extension Understands national perspective of CES. Demonstrates a clear understanding of national perspective to others. Effectively communicates national perspective of CES to all.
April 4, 2001