Program Administrator, INEP (EFNEP)
University of Illinois

Program Administrator, INEP (EFNEP)

University of Illinois Extension

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The Program Administrator INEP (EFNEP) serves as a regular full-time, 12-month academic professional with primary responsibility for providing oversight, leadership, and supervision for Illinois Nutrition Education Programs (INEP), which include the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for the University of Illinois Extension in Chicago, Cook County. This includes providing guidance, support, and direction to the EFNEP team members as it relates to implementation of the program, and serving as the local representative, positively representing EFNEP with key stakeholders and partners to facilitate program objectives.

One full-time position is available.
Location: Unit 6 - Cook County
(Position will be housed in Chicago, IL)
Additional positions may become available in other locations.

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Oversight, Leadership, and Direction

• Oversee EFNEP programming to ensure programming meets the goals and objectives as outlined in the state plan.
• Actively recruit and hire staff to fill vacancies in coordination with the county director.
• Monitor staff program delivery to support program outreach efforts.
• Provide guidance and feedback to staff on performance improvement. This may include going to programming sites and modeling improvement practices for outreach and engagement to partners and participants.
• Participate in and reinforce content from staff training.
• Establish an advisory committee in order to gather perspectives, advice, and recommendations related to all aspects of the EFNEP programming within the Unit. Use information from the advisory committee to implement any necessary changes to current programming.
• Provide leadership and assist with marketing the EFNEP programming to targeted populations, organizations, and agencies to grow and expand programming efforts.
• Work with EFNEP Statewide Leadership team to ensure optimal onboarding, programming, and program support.

Supervision

• Provides supervision of all assigned INEP civil service and hourly staff in adherence to University of Illinois Extension/ACES guidelines.
• Provide leadership in coordinating the logistics and activities for program tasks. i.e., travel, equipment, and supplies.
• Meet with the local INEP team and individual members of the team on a regular basis to provide guidance on performance and program implementation.
• Review and approve staff work hours and calendars.
• Monitor and approve program expenses in keeping with the local EFNEP budget.

Other Information

• Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assist Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
• Perform other duties that contribute to University of Illinois Extension programming, as assigned.
• Local, regional, and statewide travel required; personal transportation required.

Additional Physical Demands
To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid driver's license is preferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends. When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental and physical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independently traveling to and performing work at different locations, ability to move, transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements. More detailed information regarding the functions of this position (including the physical, mental, and environmental requirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) by contacting hr@aces.illinois.edu.

Administrative Relationship
The INEP Administrator is administratively responsible to the County Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public health, or related field. Bachelor degrees in other fields will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar competencies. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.

Experience:

• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience facilitating and guiding the work of teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in direct supervision.
• Experience supporting a diverse workforce.
• Bilingual.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to work flexible hours and be self-directing.

Appointment Information
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The previously determined salary range for this position was $50,000 to $65,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary while taking into consideration internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a calculation involving these elements. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at the top of the full range for this position. Generous vacation and sick leave. State Universities Retirement System. Group health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 13, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Resume dates submitted must be in month/year format and employment history, at a minimum, should include all work dating back to the completion of your undergraduate degree. Positions that were less than full-time/100% must be noted as being part-time. Transcripts may be requested at a later date. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Christina Chopra at cchopra@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027898
Job Category: Off-Campus
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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