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How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Ohio State University Extension, which is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strengthen the lives of Ohioans through research-based educational programming. See Ohio State University Extension for more information.

Positions Available

All of our Educator positions require a completed Master's degree. If you will receive your Master's degree at the end of the current quarter or semester, we would be pleased to consider you for the position. However, we will need a letter or email from your major advisor stating that all course work has been completed and the date they expect you to receive your Master's degree. Any position offered would be conditional upon your graduation; candidates cannot officially be hired unless the degree requirements are met.

To Apply for an Extension Educator Position:

To receive full consideration, it is necessary to complete and submit the following materials:
  1. Ohio State University online application - Select "View available jobs and create application", select "Search Postings", enter Requisition Number of position of interest and select "Search", select "View" under position title of interest, select "Apply for this Posting" at top of page. Follow directions for completing the OSU online application as a New User or a Returning User

    When you have completed and submitted your OSU online application, you will receive an immediate notification of receipt for each job requisition number you have applied for.

    For assistance with the online application, please call OSU Employment Services: 614-292-9380 / M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    EMAIL ITEMS 2 - 5 TO: bahnsen.9@cfaes.osu.edu

  2. Cover Letter
  3. Resume/Vita and list of experiences and abilities (i.e. computer, writing, media - T.V., radio, newspaper etc., team building skills, working with groups and volunteers).
  4. At least three professional references (include email addresses, names, addresses, and phone numbers).
  5. Official copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts showing the dates conferred. Copies are acceptable. Email as pdf. If transcripts must be ordered, have them sent to: Ohio State University Extension, Human Resources / Attention: Toni M. Bahnsen / 2120 Fyffe Road, Room 10 / Columbus, OH 43210

    If you will receive your graduate degree at the end of the present quarter or semester, please have your major advisor email bahnsen.9@cfaes.osu.edu stating that all degree requirements have been met and the expected graduation date.

Application Review

You will be notified of the status of your application materials once they have been processed. A committee will review all applications to select those applicants most qualified for a specific position.

Interview Process


Columbus: Upon completion of our application review, selected candidates will be invited to the Ohio State University Campus in Columbus on a pre-selected date for a one hour interview with the Leader of Extension Human Resources, the program area Assistant Director and a State Specialist. Each candidate will be asked to give a 10 to 15 minute presentation on a pre-determined topic. An information packet confirming the time, date and location for the interview, the topic for presentation, a map and directions to our office, travel reimbursement forms, and a parking pass will be sent to each candidate. An email confirmation will also be sent.

County: Following this interview, selected candidates will be invited to meet with a local county interview committee at a later date. An offer will be extended based on all available information, which includes reference checks and contact with previous supervisors. The successful candidate will be required to complete, submit and have on file with the Extension Human Resources Office a fingerprint criminal background report and a DMA (Declaration of Material Assistance) form before their start date.

Completion of Process

Applicants will be notified by mail regarding completion of the process.

To Apply for all Other Extension Positions with Requistion Numbers:

  1. Go to: http://jobs.osu.edu/
  2. Select "SEARCH POSTINGS"
  3. Enter Job Requisition Number of position of interest or search for position of interest under "University Title"
  4. Select "SEARCH"
  5. Select "View" under job title of interest
  6. Select "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" at the top of the page (your application will now be connected to the Job Requisition Number of interest)
  7. Follow directions for completing the OSU online application as a New User or a Returning User

  8. For assistance with the online application, please call OSU Employment Services: 614-292-9380 / M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER: Garee W. Earnest, Ph.D., Leader, Human Resources, OSU Extension, 10 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1084

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