What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager for Rural Development and Prosperity position at tuskegee?
The Program Manager for Rural Development and Prosperity will organize rural development Extension and Educational programs in the Southeast and surrounding regions. This employment includes but is not limited to working with academic institutions, corporations, faith-based and other organizations. This position will work with and involve faculty, staff and students involved in the Center for Farming/Food Systems, Rural Prosperity, and Economic Sustainability (CFSRPES) and the Carver Integrative Sustainability Center (CISC) to develop premier programming primarily in the areas of Rural Development and Prosperity in areas based on program and clientele need as determined by the Center Director and Co-Directors. The person hired for this position must have considerable experience with small businesses and/or community development, as well as aproven record of accomplishments working with diverse clients. This position requires extensive travel and will be based in a station.