Visiting Extension Educator, Community and Economic Development (Community Development and Planning

Visiting Extension Educator, Community and Economic Development (Community Development and Planning)
Visiting Extension Educator, Community and Economic Development (Community Development and Planning)
University of Illinois Extension

WHOWE ARE
As partof the Land Grant system, the University of Illinois was established not onlyto provide world class education and pioneer research and discovery, but to put learning and discovery into practice, to benefit the health and wellbeing of residents and communities in every part of Illinois. Extension is the university’s statewide network of educators, faculty experts, and staff dedicated to that mission. To learn more about University of Illinois Extension, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEES
We will invest in our employees, our most important resource, by providing professional development and training that enables you to learn and grow to your full potential. We will strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for all our employees, regardless of role. Together, we will maintain a culture that promotes inclusivity, teamwork, and an environment that challenges and reward sour employees.
JOB PURPOSE
The Extension Educator serves as a full-time, 12-month academic professional with primary responsibility for the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs supporting the mission of the University of Illinois Extension.

• Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, business, management, or related field. Experience in planning processes, facilitating groups, community engagement efforts, working with adult learners, or other relevant experience. Master's degrees in other fields will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar competencies. Candidates with a Master’s degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.
• Experience in Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning.

• Experience with in the specialty field.
• Teaching experience in informal and formal settings.
• Experience with University of Illinois Extension.
• Valid driver’s license

SPECIFIC JOB INFORMATION: One full-time position is available.
Location: Unit
22 – Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties
(Position will be housed in St. Clair County – East St. Louis, IL)
Additional positions may be available in other locations.
This isa 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.
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK

• Provide program leadership, interpret and integrate information, teach in thefield of designated expertise, maintain the competencies to develop and deliver educational programming, and assist clients with the appropriate resource bases.
• Assessthe needs of local clientele in a systematic and analytical manner. Thiswill include networking and collaborating with community organizations andother relevant groups.
• Within the designated area(s) of specialization, develop innovative curricula and programs to address local needs as well as to mesh with the broader stateand national interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Deliver high impact programs to varied audiences utilizing a selection of innovative delivery mechanisms to optimize reach and effectiveness, byteaming with additional Extension employees and volunteers who assist with program management functions and teaching roles when appropriate.
• Guide program expansion and program quality processes by teaching and providing training and support to employees or volunteers who teach and work withinthe program area.
• Support voluntary educational delivery systems with relevant subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate the impact of program initiatives in a planned and statistically relevant fashion. Evaluation plans should focus not only on short-term impacts butalso on long-term changes in clientele practices.
• Develop effective and contemporary approaches to communicate with clientele. Thismay include constantly evolving electronic technologies (e.g.…