Extension Program Manager EFNEP Orange County

Classification Title:

Extension Program Manager

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Administration and Reporting

• Stay up to date with UF/IFAS Extension EFNEP requirements policies and guidance and provide staff with timely updates and clarification as needed.
• Engage in EFNEP and county trainings meetings and professional development to support effective program implementation and coordination.
• Complete required programmatic reports accurately and on time including success stories and activity reports as requested.
• Develop and administer county needs assessment program plan in alignment with program goals and funding requirements.
• Monitor progress toward county program goals and address areas needing improvement.
• Maintain the integrity accuracy and completeness of program records.
• Review and approve staff administrative records including travel expenses grocery receipts work logs/calendars and time and leave in accordance with UF and program requirements.
• Procure program supplies and materials within budgetary guidelines and maintain accountability for program assets.
• Delegate appropriate administrative and reporting responsibilities to the Office Assistant and provide necessary oversight.

Team Leadership Training and Performance Management

• Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to assigned EFNEP staff.
• Hold regular team meetings and individual check-ins to communicate expectations address needs and support staff performance.
• Coach and mentor employees to strengthen performance professional skills and achievement of program expectations including caseload goals.
• Address employee relations and performance concerns promptly and complete required UF performance management processes.
• Observe each Nutrition Educator conducting an educational session at least twice per year including one observation of participant evaluation administration; document observations and review feedback with the employee to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Conduct independent follow-up with participants or community partners as appropriate to assess and address significant program implementation or performance concerns.
• Coordinate with the EFNEP state office to fill vacancies including participating in candidate selection and providing onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Plan and deliver group and individual staff training on nutrition content curricula teaching techniques recruitment and other required competencies.
• Provide group training one to two times per month and identify appropriate topics and resources for staff self-study.
• As applicable obtain ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification coordinate SafeStaff Food Handler certification for staff and ensure appropriate food-handling practices at EFNEP offices and programming sites.

Program Promotion and Recruitment

• Maintain existing community partnerships and develop new partnerships that support EFNEP programming and participant recruitment.
• Identify and recruit appropriate teaching sites in collaboration with EFNEP staff the County Extension Director and other partners.
• Promote EFNEP within the community to increase awareness of and access to program services.
• Participate in community advisory groups coalitions and other meetings that support program outreach recruitment and partnership development.

Support Public Health and Policy Systems and Environmental (PSE) Approaches

• Maintain existing community partnerships and develop new partnerships that support EFNEP programming and participant recruitment.
• Identify and recruit appropriate teaching sites in collaboration with EFNEP staff the County Extension Director and other partners.
• Promote EFNEP within the community to increase awareness of and access to program services.
• Participate in community advisory groups coalitions and other meetings that support program outreach recruitment and partnership development.

Travel

• Travel independently throughout the assigned county or geographic area to support staff supervision and program operations including site visits teaching observations and meetings with partners advisory groups and Extension personnel.
• Travel outside assigned county or geographic area for UF/IFAS Extension EFNEP meetings trainings and other program responsibilities.
• Complete overnight travel as required for annual training and other program-related activities.
• Drivers license is required for this position.

Expected Salary:

$61000 annually

The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options generous leave plans a health and wellness program that reflects its commitment to qualify of work and many more competitive perks and rewards.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid drivers license and reliable daily transportation

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and initiative manage competing priorities solve problems effectively and complete responsibilities with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience including setting expectations managing employee performance coaching and developing staff fostering accountability and creating a positive and productive team environment.
• Strong background in nutrition community nutrition public health nutrition or a closely related field. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and/or Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LD/N) credential strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational written verbal and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to coordinate multiple activities communicate effectively with diverse audiences and develop and deliver engaging presentations and trainings.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative productive working relationships with staff Extension colleagues community partners and other stakeholders.

Background check required.

Attached: EFNEP Extension Program Manager - Full Position

Attached: EFNEP Core

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered please attach to the application:

• Resume
• Cover letter articulating why you are a good fit for this position.
• 3 references with contact information and relationship to applicant

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited grant funded position in EFNEP Orange County Extension office.

For inquiries or questions please contact:Genena Blanchette at

Health Assessment Required: No

Required Experience:

IC