> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/extension-roles.md).

# Extension Directory Roles

Extension organizations have additional directory roles beyond the base SNAP-Ed roles. These roles provide capabilities for managing Extension-specific features like units, program areas, events, and board members. Roles are assigned by Organization Administrators via the [PEARS Directory](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory.md).

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Extension organizations include all roles listed on the [SNAP-Ed Directory Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/snap-ed-roles.md) page, plus the Extension-specific roles described here.
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## Organization Administrator

The highest authority role in PEARS. In Extension organizations, the Organization Administrator encompasses all base SNAP-Ed permissions plus additional Extension-specific capabilities.

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* Add and remove staff from directory roles
* Create and manage custom fields
* Manage programmatic lists
* Manage reporting periods
* Manage sites
* Manage user accounts (includes all User Manager permissions)
* Configure organization settings
* Create SNAP-Ed data templates
* Share surveys organization-wide
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* Manage board members
* Manage unit directors
* Manage Extension-specific programmatic lists (cities, funding sources, projects)
* Assign Program Area Team roles
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## User Manager

User Managers handle day-to-day account administration.

* Add new user accounts
* Generate and send welcome emails to new users
* Edit user information (name, email, unit, program area, etc.)
* Manage user permissions (viewable units, viewable program areas, editable users)
* Deactivate user accounts

## Programming Manager

Programming Managers maintain programmatic reference data.

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* Manage programmatic lists (audiences, curricula, interventions, objectives, and more)
* Manage sites (add, edit, import, merge)
* Share surveys at the unit or organization level
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* Manage cities
* Manage funding sources
* Manage projects
* Request programmatic list changes
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## Data Manager

Data Managers have comprehensive data access across the organization.

* View all data within the organization
* Edit data across all modules
* Delete data across all modules
* Mark data as Verified or Unverified

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The Data Manager role grants significant access. Organizations should limit the number of users assigned this role.
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## Verifier

Verifiers can review and mark data quality across applicable modules. This role is separate from the Data Manager — Verifiers can mark verification status but do not have the Data Manager's edit and delete capabilities.

* Mark data as Verified or Unverified across applicable modules

## Unit Director

Unit Directors oversee data and reporting for specific Extension units. This role is typically assigned automatically when a user is added as a director via the [Directors](/administration/administration/directors.md) admin tool.

* View all data tied to specified units
* Grant other users permission to view data within specified units
* Create, edit, and copy Action Plans at the unit level
* Share surveys with members of specified units

## Program Area Team Leader

Program Area Team Leaders oversee data and governance for specific program areas. For a full comparison with other Program Area Team roles, see [Program Area Team Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/program-area-team-roles.md).

* View all data tied to specified program areas
* Grant other users permission to view data in specified program areas
* Create, edit, and copy Action Plans at the state level
* Share surveys at the unit or organization level

## Event Administrator

Event Administrators manage community event settings and templates for the organization.

* Manage event settings and configuration
* Create and manage event form templates
* Publish and unpublish events
* View registrant demographic information

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<summary>Additional Specialized Roles</summary>

Extension organizations may also have these specialized roles depending on their configuration:

* **Board Member Manager** — Can add and edit board members for performance reviews.
* **Director Manager** — Can add and edit Extension unit directors.
* **Action Plan Reviewer** — Can review and provide feedback on Action Plans submitted for review.
* **Professional Development Opportunity Reviewer** — Can review and approve Professional Development event proposals.

</details>

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[Editable Users](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/editable-users.md) and Supervisors are separate per-account permissions, not directory roles. They are configured on individual user accounts via [Manage Users](/administration/administration/manage-users.md). [Collaborator](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/collaborators.md) permissions are assigned on individual records.
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