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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:

– Support

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none
– May handle routine financial transactions

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Demonstrates working knowledge of institutional policies and procedures

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates mostly internally within working unit
– May communicate with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 4
• Minimum – $34,800.00
• MidPoint – $42,600.00
• Maximum – $50,500.00