Penn State Job Catalog

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

The defined natural career progression within or between job profiles.

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:

– Intermediate Support

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May provide basic direction to lower level support staff

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Handles routine financial transactions
– May validate and pay invoices

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
– Applies knowledge of institutional policies and procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to 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
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials that may be intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 5
• Minimum – $38,300.00
• MidPoint – $46,900.00
• Maximum – $55,500.00