Assistant County Extension Director
University of Illinois

Assistant County Extension Director

University of Illinois Extension

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Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Assistant County Extension Director serves as a regular, full time, 12-month academic professional staff member with primary responsibility for providing leadership to and communicating the educational mission of the local multi-county unit and University of Illinois Extension under the direction of and in consultation with the County Extension Director. The primary responsibilities of the Assistant County Extension Director are local program management, personnel management, interpersonal effectiveness, organizational leadership and development, fiscal management, and facilities management. The Assistant County Extension Director will serve as the Acting County Extension Director during the County Extension Director's absence and/or when assigned by the County Extension Director to represent the unit. The Assistant County Extension Director fosters sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences while working with the local leadership in program planning. This position will demonstrate behaviors that reflect high levels of performance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuing education and the letter and intent of University of Illinois Extension's mission.

One full time position is available.
Location: Unit 6 - Cook County
(Position will be housed in one of the county offices.)
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:

Personnel Management:

• Lead unit team members for strategic personnel management.
• Manage required annual performance evaluations and as needed periodic performance appraisals of non-academic staff in the unit.
• Facilitate the professional development of all strategically assigned staff in the unit.
• Assist and collaborate with unit staff to develop a plan for recruitment, training, support and recognition of volunteers.
• Participate in unit, office, and team meetings.
• Implement and comply with University of Illinois and Extension policies and rules, federal and state personnel regulations, and labor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with University of Illinois Extension Civil Rights, Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

Program Management:

• Work with staff and stakeholders to assess local needs and identify program priorities within the unit using data.
• Plan and implement educational programs consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Extension and that strategically support unit educators.
• Evaluate impact of efforts and prepare timely reports of accomplishments to share with Extension colleagues, administrators, various stakeholders, and grantors.
• Demonstrate support of unit initiatives by working strategically with unit staff in needs assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provide initiatives and opportunities to further interdisciplinary program planning and development in the unit.
• Market and promote University of Illinois Extension and its educational programs.
• Assist with and support the total University of Illinois Extension program.

Fiscal Management:

• Research and apply for federal, state, and local level grants and contracts and/or public and private foundation grants and endowments to support unit programs.
• Guide educators in the development and writing of proposals for funding.
• Conduct audits of local accounts in consultation with Business Unit Operations Manager.
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with University of Illinois and Extension policies and reporting requirements.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the financial and human resource goals of the unit.

Organizational Leadership and Development:

• Participate on regional, state, or national committees and initiatives.
• Engage in teamwork with other unit or regional staff.
• Ensure completion of documents and reporting deadlines as required in the organization.
• Engage local community groups, informing them of University of Illinois Extension's positive impact.
• Initiate and take leadership on projects that move Extension forward.

Interpersonal Effectiveness:

• Establish and maintain effective collaborations to enhance program partnerships.
• Effectively work to resolve conflicts constructively and implement positive solutions to challenges.
• Effectively communicate unit concerns, challenges, and successes to County Extension Director.
• Respond to all forms of communication in a timely manner.

Facilities Management:

• Secure adequate off-site facilities as necessary, including program and event locations for the unit.
• Ensure Extension offices and program delivery sites meet ADA requirements and other related guidelines.
• Manage and resolve facilities and space issues with unit personnel.

Other Information:

• Local, regional, and (limited) statewide travel required; personal transportation required.
• Comply with Affirmative Action/equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension Work.
• Assume additional related responsibilities to enhance the mission of the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Appropriate fields of study include Adult and Continuing Education, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Community Development, Communications, Extension Education, or other fields related to the subject matter emphasis. Master's degrees in other fields will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar competencies. Candidates with a Master's degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.

Experience:

• Supervisory experience within a complex organization with a high volume/time sensitive workload.
• Experience in shared decision making and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experiences with human resource/personnel related activities.
• Experience with the use of standard office technology/software and similar management tools.
• Experience in the management of fiscal and budgetary matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in needs assessment, program development/delivery, teaching, marketing, and/or program evaluation.
• Experience in the area of grant management and developing external funding opportunities.
• Experience with facilities management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment. Ability to build and maintain diverse networks.

Administrative Relationship
Assistant County Extension Directors are administratively responsible to the County Extension Director.

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. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary range for this position starts at $72,000. 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 April 23, 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 Edgington at chrisedg@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. 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: 1023462
Job Category: Off-Campus
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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