Job Description
University of Illinois Extension
Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant
(Search #A0900148)
Location
Quad Cities Extension Center
4550 Kennedy Drive, Suite 2
East Moline, IL 61244
Function of Job
The Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant will support the work of the Extension Specialist, Marketing and Business Development and Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator to implement entrepreneurial sustainability programs, such as Market Maker, Going Solo and Illinois Master Naturalist. Some travel maybe required. This is a temporary, full-time, academic professional position. This position may become regular at a later time dependent upon funding and programmatic needs.
Organizational Relationship
The Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant is administratively and programmatically responsible to the State Extension Specialist, Business Development and State Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator located in the Quad Cities Extension Center.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant will have direct responsibilities in the following areas:
- Assist in the development and delivery of Market Maker, Going Solo and Illinois Master Naturalist programs, including staff/volunteer trainings and web based delivery systems.
- Organize and prepare program events, such as trainings, professional development and conferences.
- Assist in conducting surveys and investigations of the needs of the individuals to be served and program impacts.
- Assist in establishing new activities and services as needed.
- Prepare, maintain and update necessary records, reports and impact summaries.
- Assist in the preparation and management of programmatic databases.
- Develop working relationships with Extension Educators, program coordinators, secretaries, University personnel to achieve defined goals and objectives of Market Maker, Going Solo and Illinois Master Naturalist programs.
- Assist in the development and submission of grants
The Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant will also:
- Assist with and support the overall University of Illinois Extension program.
- Assist in proposal development for the sustainability of the projects.
- Follow UIUC policies regarding human subjects.
- Perform other program related duties and other duties as assigned by the Extension Specialist, Marketing and Business Development and Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator.
- Comply with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required
- Coursework in statistics
- Personal transportation and moderate travel required
- Ability to compile, organize, and maintain complex files, records and reports
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- More than one year of professional experience in extension and outreach activities
Preferred Personal Attributes
- Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Evidence of cooperation, reliability, technical and academic competency, leadership skill and effective communication skills
- Ability to be self-directed and work flexible hours
Application Procedures
Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload: your resume, a cover letter, the names and email addresses or phone numbers of three professional references, and all college transcripts (Note: references will be contacted only for interviewed finalists) by the close date November 27, 2009. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
For More Information, Contact:
Elizabeth K. Haynes
Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator
University of Illinois Extension
Quad Cities Center
4550 Kennedy Drive
East Moline, IL 61244
309-792-2500 x228
ehaynes@illinois.edu
Darlene Knipe
Extension Specialist, Marketing and Business Development
University of Illinois Extension
Quad Cities Center
4550 Kennedy Drive
East Moline, IL 61244
309-792-2500
dknipe@illinois.edu
NOTE: This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted. |
