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Extension Program Manager - EFNEP

Position Number: 4839720
Location: Gainesville, FL
Position Type: Health - Nutrition & Dietetics

Extension Program Manager - EFNEP

Job No: 529448
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Hillsborough
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Agriculture Operations, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department: 60450000 - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM

Job Description

Classification Title:

Extension Program Manager

Job Description:

The UF/IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is seeking a leader to provide the day-to-day management of EFNEP in Hillsborough County. EFNEP is a federally funded program that teaches income-constrained families how to prepare healthy meals on a budget and include more physical activities to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Join us to create a healthier Florida!

What is EFNEP

EFNEP is a nutrition education program for families with limited resources. EFNEP collaborates with community partners across to influence food and physical activity behaviors. Paraprofessional nutrition educators teach adult and youth participants how to stretch food dollars, prepare nutritious meals, and improve overall health following research-tested curricula.

The Opportunity

As the EFNEP Extension Program Manager (EPM) you will be joining a signature Extension program impacting thousands of Floridians each year. As the state's premier land-grant university, UF offers free educational programs through Extension to provide solutions for everyday problems facing Florida's families. As part of Extension, you will be joining a network that has served Floridians for over 100 years. You will lead a passionate team and be an ambassador for University of Florida, IFAS Extension, and EFNEP to local stakeholders.

In this role, you can expect to:

Provide supervision and leadership for the EFNEP team in Hillsborough County.
Promote the program locally and recruit teaching sites
Provide regular training and coaching to staff
Complete county plan(s) and monitor budgets(s)
Submit monthly reports to capture programming data and successes
Travel as necessary within the county and occasionally within the state of Florida for training

What We Are Looking For

Ability to create a positive and productive team environment using leadership, communication, and strong interpersonal skills
An appreciation for and support of diversity in the workplace in all its forms
Ability to engage with participants and community partners with diverse backgrounds
Ability to synthesize and communicate guidance and directives
Ability to exercise independence and initiative in completing assignments under remote supervision
Comfortable with new and emerging technology to keep a busy team productive, organized and connected
Ability to provide ongoing coaching and supervision with in-person and remote staff

Additional Details

This is a time-limited, grant funded position in the Hillsborough County Extension Office.

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Full Position Description - EFNEP EPM.pdf

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EFNEP Core Values.pdf

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Expected Salary:

$50,000 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 quality of life and quality of work, and many more competitive perks and rewards.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with EFNEP colleagues locally and throughout the state, as well as Extension colleagues and program partners. Demonstrate a courteous and helpful manner, and a respect and appreciation for diversity in all its forms.

Ability to maintain working files and revisions of documents. Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and able to quickly learn basics of new software. Ability to maximize digital tools for productivity, communication, and organization. A high degree of accuracy and timeliness in all work. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, and resourcefulness. Ability to maintain complete and organized records. Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Strong personnel management experience desired. Ability to manage a diverse workforce and implement effective leadership strategies. Able to synthesize, communicate and enforce program policies and procedures. Superior ability to coach staff to success and to deliver engaging training.

Willingness and ability to travel independently.

Degree in human nutrition or closely related field, education, nonprofit management, business, sociology or public administration preferred. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/N), and/or Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LD/N) helpful but not required. Experience with public health helpful.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach to application:

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

This is a time-limited position.

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

Health Assessment Required:
No

Applications Close: 02 Jan 2024

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529448/extension-program-manager-efnep

The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.