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Extension Program Coordination

Extension Programs

The Extension Program Coordinator supports the organization and delivery of extension programs and activities; recruits, trains, and supervises the efforts of volunteer leaders for various extension programs; monitors and maintains registration and budget information; creates program communications; and facilitates program logistics to ensure operational effectiveness.

• Support the logistics of the development, delivery, and execution of extension programs in areas of communication, enrollment, staffing, finance, event planning, and material development
• Manage registration data and processes; serve as an expert user of registration and event software
• Maintain and track budget; process expenditures; generate financial reports
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between extension teams including directors, educators, volunteers, and community/government partners
• Encourage enrollment in extension activities through various communication vehicles; create, review, and disseminate external communications including web content and newsletters to promote and represent the program to the public
• Maintain and track staff and volunteer certifications to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and government sponsor requirements
• Manage, maintain, and verify, program data including certification, enrollment, safety, and financial information; submit data to reporting agencies
• Recommend and contribute to best practices and processes in order effectively deliver programs
• Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers/volunteer leaders for extension programs and activities

Level:

– Senior Support

Base Description:

– Completes administrative activities and tasks of a technical or functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision–making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as lead support staff and/or provide basic direction to lower level support staff
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Handles financial transactions
– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May use experience to resolve more complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies and procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials that may be intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00