Extension Associate II

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the university of guam solicits applications to establish a list of eligibles for the following limited term appointment, full-time position (subject to the availability of funds):

position title extension associate ii

posting number 084-26

full or part time full time

monday to friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

ugpp /m-01 $ 49,731.00 – ugpp /m-10 $ 68,269.00 per annum

organize and manage the development of localized social studies textbooks and curriculum resources, from content creation to publication, and ensure that each publication and resource meets expected standards for quality, accuracy, and effectiveness. Develop project timelines, set deadlines, and create production schedules to ensure the textbook series and resources are completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Work closely with project personnel and contributing authors, supplemental writers, teachers, and subject matter experts to gather, review, and coordinate content for the textbook.

Manage multiple contributors and ensure the content they create aligns with the intended scope and objectives of the project. Work with authors to develop and shape textbook content and provide feedback, suggestions, and guidance to improve the overall quality and pedagogical effectiveness of the content. Facilitate professional development sessions for a cadre of grade-level advising teachers and maintain regular communication with the cadre to collect piloting data and receive their feedback on the content at every stage of development.

Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and style in alignment with the appropriate editorial and style guidelines. Work with the editorial team to ensure all information and imagery presented in the textbooks and curriculum resources are accurate, effective, and exemplary. Collaborate with the design team and artists to coordinate the visual elements of the textbooks and resources, including layout, illustration, photography and other images, and charts and other figures and ensure the visual design complements the content and enhances the learning experience.

Secure necessary permissions and copyrights for any third‑party materials, such as images, illustrations, and excerpts from other texts included in the textbooks and resources. Work with photographers to plan, coordinate, and conduct photoshoots, obtain permissions for locations and subject participation, obtain and file photo release forms, and ensure proper credits are included in the textbooks and resources. Assist in creating promotional materials for the project and ensure that the textbooks and resources reach their target audience.

Manage the project’s budgets, inclusive of developing budgets for each project phase; tracking expenses; managing contracts with vendors; and ensuring that the project stays within budgetary constraints.

• graduation from a recognized and accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of experience in community organizing, including planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing successful programs or projects.
• at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role; and
• at least two (2) years of experience in managing a publication project.

qualifications required :

• a high school diploma; or
• successful completion of general education development ( ged ) test; or
• the equivalent of a general education high school program; or
• successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized accredited or certified vocational technical institution,…