Extension Program Coordinator (Community Health) - University of Illinois

Extension Program Coordinator (Community Health) - University of Illinois University of Illinois Extension - Unit 6, Chicago

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The Extension Program Coordinator will support and assist in promoting Extension related programs for adults and youth related to general Community Health.

• Community Health specific duties and responsibilities:
  • Assists with developing marketing plans and goals to promote the Extension community health programs to new partners.
  • Networks and/or collaborates with appropriate designated community organizations and groups to assess needs and develop educational activities to address needs.
  • Creates and maintains online registrations for Extension programs.
  • Assists in coordinating logistics and activities with the health team and unit teams, special events funded by Extension, i.e., seminars, conferences, fairs, and special training.
  • Maintains a database of new or potential partners.
  • Maintains and/or assists with compiling necessary records/documents to complete required reports i.e., impact reports, activity reports, and attendance sheets.
  • Acts as a liaison between Extension, key coalitions, and other key community-based organizations.
  • Complies with Affiantve Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all University of Illinois Extension work aspects.
  • Co-facilitates community health programs as requested.
• General Extension responsibilities:
  • Maintains local files of all marketing materials used to promote Extension programs.
  • Prepares program reports and updates for the county director and council.
  • Assists in securing funds to develop and deliver programs to meet the needs of the communities.
  • Assists in establishing and communicating safety guidelines for program participants in all Extension workshops.
  • Assists in carrying out grants received for Extension programs.
  • Performs other related duties that are within this job category as assigned.
  • Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities as prescribed to maintain professional competence, pending funding. These will include local, regional, and state.
  • Compli…