Onboarding - Module 1
Welcome to University of Maryland Extension (UME). We're glad you're here!
Our team has put together this onboarding plan to help you get up to speed in your new role as Area Extension Director. Feel free to reach out if you have any questionsβ
Aly Valentine
Overview of Extension (to be completed with ADO)
Orientation checklist and reporting procedures
Job responsibilities based on position description
History of Extension, Mission, philosophy, etc.
UMEβs Structure and Function (web links) |
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Shared Governance Structure (scroll down on linked page to view) |
UMD College of AGNR Strategic Initiatives |
Alphabet Soup β (organizational acronyms and initialisms) |
GUIDING THOUGHTS
Take time to learn. Don't get sucked into the minutia of decision-making or project involvement too early - there will be plenty of time for that later. In your first 30 days, try to focus on getting comfortable and learning how things work.
Invest in relationships. By day 60, you'll be in execution mode. In your first two months, spend as much time as you can getting to know people and forming relationships.
Don't be afraid to ask. No one expects you to know how things at UME work right away. Take advantage of that and ask for help when you need it.
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