Extension Program Coordinator (Community Health) - University of Illinois

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 Affirmative 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. • Complies with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.