Lincoln University of Missouri · 2 months ago
Area Extension Coordinator - Kansas City
Missouri, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50K/yr - $57K/yr
10+ years expLincoln University of Missouri is seeking an Area Extension Coordinator to lead and coordinate effective extension programming in Kansas City. The successful candidate will collaborate with local partners, manage staff and volunteers, and design educational strategies to meet community needs.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Designing appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele
Collaborating with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs
Recruiting and managing volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming
Collecting and communicating evidence of educational program impact
Cultivating further expertise in a subject matter competency area
Supervising, coaching, and evaluating local unit staff
Planning for office space, equipment, and technology
Working with local stakeholders; area and state extension faculty; and others to develop comprehensive programming to address local issues
Identifying local needs and emerging issues by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals
Managing financial operations within the office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 10 years professional experience in Family Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Education, Agriculture, Community Development, Youth Development, Education or related areas
Academic coursework, professional development, or prior employment related to the position responsibilities
Evidence of strong academic and/or professional performance, as documented by college transcripts or documented success in increasingly responsible professional positions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups, and through mass media
Competence using electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill programming responsibilities
Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision while balancing multiple projects
Understanding of educational program design, promotion, implementation, and evaluation
Experience with volunteer recruitment, support, and management
Skills in group facilitation
Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes
Experience seeking and administering external grant funding
Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include nights, weekends, and overnight travel
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management software (e.g., Qualtrics)
Ability to develop and maintain detailed records and reports
Enthusiasm for community engagement and volunteerism
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility in scheduling and an understanding of community needs are essential
Successful candidate must have valid Missouri driver's license
Light sedentary office work
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Lincoln University of Missouri
Lincoln University, a historically black college or university, is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. In 2007, according to U.S.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.62MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2021-10-07Grant· $0.62M
Leadership Team
Inas El-sayed
TECHNICAL & AUTOMATED SERVICES, COORDINATOR
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