Another Source Hiring for Community Education Program Manager at The University of Arizona at Tucson, AZ  Full Time

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Embark on a meaningful career where your passion for community engagement and social impact intersects with project management and research. The University of Arizona is seeking a Family Health and Wellness Program Specialist in Kingman, AZ. This innovative role offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of others while working alongside a dynamic team committed to community outreach and research-based education. Your high ethical and professional standards, coupled with your passion for community engagement, will be instrumental in fostering collaboration, building community relationships, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the Mohave County Cooperative Extension at The University of Arizona.

We encourage you to submit your resumes for a chance to make a lasting impact!

Another Source’s client, Mohave County Cooperative Extension at The University of Arizona, is recruiting a Community Education Program Manager to join their team in Kingman, AZ.

This position is internally titled Assistant Family Consumer and Health Sciences Agent

Here’s a little about Mohave County Cooperative Extension at The University of Arizona and the position they are recruiting for:

Cooperative Extension is one of the pillars of The University of Arizona’s Division of Agriculture, Life & Veterinary Sciences & Cooperative Extension.We are about “Improving Lives, Communitiesand the Economy” by serving as a statewide network of knowledgeable faculty and staff that provides lifelong educational programs for all Arizonans. We are part of a nationwide educational network of scientists and educators who help people solve problems and put knowledge to use. Arizona Cooperative Extension provides a link between the university and the citizens of this state.

Learn more about Mohave County Cooperative Extension here: https://extension.arizona.edu/mohave

What’s in it for you:

The University of Arizona offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, pleaseclick here.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $57K – 62K DOE.

About the Role:
This continuing eligible Assistant/Associate Extension Agent position in Family, Consumer and Health Science (FCHS) is part of a dynamic team of professionals developing and delivering community outreach programs that provide research-based, objective informal education. The person in this position will be required to develop, implement and evaluate effective outcome-based Extension programs related to FCHS including nutrition, food safety, early childhood and other health related issues. The agent will work collaboratively with FCHS faculty and staff, community organizations, government agencies, tribal organizations and other partners in the county of assignment; acquire both financial and human resources through grants, contracts and gifts to support the development and delivery of these programs; build capacity to sustain and grow programs through constitute empowerment and/or leadership development; and engage in professional development regularly and redirect efforts, as needed. Position will be housed in Kingman, AZ.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Development

Conducts a systematic analysis of national, Arizona, and county data, local resources, and historical information in order to identify community assets, program needs, and teaching opportunities.
• Identifies resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, etc.) to enhance programs.
• Work in cooperation with community groups, local leaders, Extension advisory groups, and other Extension professionals to develop and implement an annual Plan of Work.
• Consults with Extension faculty, and other experts in the development of educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works

Program Implementation

• Conducts creative programming and utilizes new technology that may include problem solving research, to address priority needs of the target audiences.
• Participates in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts.
• Prepares educational material, evaluation instruments, teaching materials and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives.
• Functions as a resource for other agencies and organizations. Promotes interaction and cooperation among various groups.
• Disseminates educational materials through county wide and/or multi-county events, workshops, websites, newsletters and other mass media methods, use of volunteers, and other methods.
• Provides leadership on community outreach for recruitment, training and recognition of volunteers and assists them in the conduct of educational programs as appropriate.
• Promotes communication and teamwork with county and state Extension, other faculty and youth professionals.
• Promotes Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the state land-grant university.
• Collaborates with Pinal County Extension faculty, staff, and volunteers to implement quality programming and expand the impacts of FCHS programs to include 4-H and other youth and family focused programs.

Program Results

• Evaluates and documents results and impacts of educational programs.
• Communicates program results to both professional peers and clientele through periodic reports, scholarly works, and various types of publications (e.g., bulletins/fact sheets, popular articles, state publications, scientific articles, social media, video and computer programs).
• Consults with the County Extension Director(s) to evaluate program effectiveness and personal achievements as an Extension faculty member.

Professionalism

• Maintains professional competence through study, participation in professional activities and the application of knowledge and skills on the job.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards and is loyal to Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona.
• Promotes public understanding and support for Extension and University programs.

• Performs as a collegial member of Arizona Cooperative Extension

What We Would Like to See from You:

• Earned master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Family Studies or other related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational and community-based programming.
• Demonstrated experience working in diverse communities, collaboration, and community relationship building.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must also be able to provide own transportation and be able to travel statewide and nationally using all modes of transportation.

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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