Extension Program Coordinator - University of Illinois Extension - Bloomington, IL (146531)
University of Illinois

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Extension Program Coordinator- University of Illinois Extension
Units 12 & 13 Cluster - Bloomington, IL (McLean County - Unit 12)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

WE TRANSFORM LIVES.

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

(Specialty Factor) Demonstrated experience and/or coursework in agriculture and/or natural resources.

Primary Position Function/Summary:

This Program Coordinator position is to work as a team member with all Extension staff in responding to local requests for information and assisting with program delivery support. This full time, 12 month position based in the McLean County office is available contingent upon annual funding. This position will coordinate ANR programs for Livingston, McLean, and Woodford counties. The Program Coordinator will provide primary responsibility to the specific tasks listed below.

• Coordinate the recruitment, training, communications, reporting, and recognition of the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteer organizations.
• Serves as primary staff liaison for the Master Gardner and Master Naturalist programs and assists the volunteers in their activities as needed, including expansion of curriculum and public-teaching opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and maintenance of local program policy and by-laws for the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, as needed.
• Sets up and attends volunteer meetings. Reports to Educators on volunteer activities.
• Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which includes recruitment and training.
• Coordinates the logistics and activities for volunteer program-related tasks, such as travel arrangements, food, equipment, facilities, and other supplies.
• Works with social, civic and local organizations to develop partnerships, where appropriate, to develop and/or utilize volunteers.
• Assists with the planning of educational activities in ANR in conjunction with other staff and volunteers.
• Assists with the development of marketing plans and goals to recruit targeted ANR participants for educational activities? assemble mailing database? and develops advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with Educators, Unit Publicity and Promotion Specialist.
• Assist with educating the public about ANR program offerings, including creating and setting up displays at county/community fairs and festivals.
• Assists in formulating and insuring the implementation of standard operating procedures for program activities, including guidelines to insure the safety and welfare of participants.
• Conducts the evaluation of program activities, develops impact statements, and recommends continuation, modification, or discontinuance of the program.
• Works with staff and volunteers to collect, process, and maintain program records and data.
• Submit contact reports, activity reports and program reports on a monthly basis.
• Complies with all Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work? assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by County Extension Director and Horticulture Educator.
• Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities.

(Specialty Factor) Demonstrated experience and/or coursework in agriculture and/or natural resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

High school graduation or GED

Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/ 48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities

• Volunteer/work experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities
• College coursework in any field of study
  • 60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months)
  • 120 semester hours or more equals four (4) years (48 months)

For more information about this Civil Service classification:
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/ViewSpec.aspx?tblCS_SeriesID=18

This Extension Program Coordinator - Bloomington, IL Extension position is a 100%-time, benefits-eligible Civil Service position. The work schedule is to be determined (37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year). The minimum salary is $19.48 per hour.

Application Procedures:
To apply, submit a Civil Service application at jobs.illinois.edu and an Exam Request form for Extension Program Coordinator - Bloomington, IL Extension. Please include all relevant work/volunteer experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities. This information should be included in the Experience portion of the application. Documents such as college transcripts (unofficial are accepted), resumes, driver's license (copy of both sides), professional licenses, and certifications should be uploaded to the application by the time you submit an exam request, as these documents may be required for your exam.

In order to be considered as a candidate, you must submit a Civil Service Exam Request form for this position. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered.

Exam scores for this credential assessment will be based on materials submitted, rather than a written exam.

Please monitor your email (including spam or junk mail) for testing and other correspondence from SHR-TESTING@mx.uillinois.edu and shr@uillinois.edu.

For further information regarding application procedures, contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Other pre-employment assessments may be required, depending on the classification of Civil Service employment.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

College Name or Administrative Unit:

Unit 12

Category:

9-Off-Campus

Title:

Extension Program Coordinator - University of Illinois Extension - Bloomington, IL (146531)

Open Date:

05/12/2021

Close Date:

06/03/2021

Organization Name:

Unit 12

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