A professional who directs college or university extension service to provide educational programs for adults in extended day, evening, and off-campus classes and in special interest seminar and convention courses. Responsibilities include:

• Consults staff members to determine community educational needs and to ascertain feasibility of proposed programs.
• Develops academic objectives for specific programs and for long range extension services.
• Consults with staff and outside experts and formulates program scope and content.
• Meets with academic and administrative personnel to disseminate information regarding program objectives and to ensure that program goals are met.
• Establishes operational policies and procedures.
• Reviews program progress reports to ensure that objectives are met.
• Reviews and approves budget.
• Oversees activities of operational and program departments.
• Directs activities of administrative staff.