Extension Specialist, Assistant Project Director, Skill Up Tennessee
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION X2321 Extension Specialist, Assistant Project Director, Skill Up Tennessee LOCATION Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, UT Extension, Institute of Agriculture, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN preferred, other statewide locations will be considered EFFECTIVE DATE April 1, 2023 SALARY AND BENEFITSSalary is commensurate with training and experience. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon performance and funding. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, State Employees Retirement; Workers’ Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel. JOB DESCRIPTIONThis Extension Specialist position collaborates on leadership efforts of Skill Up Tennessee, UT Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training program. This position is expected to develop and foster strong partnerships with Career Navigators, Extension agents, and program partners. This position furthers program objectives by providing technical assistance to Career Navigators providing general program support.
Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIESPlan, conduct, implement, and evaluate programming
- Interface with Career Navigators, mentoring and providing support necessary for success
- Coordinate and provide professional development for Career Navigators
- Monitor and advise on required case management reporting
- Assist with Career Navigator Onboarding
- Assist with agent training Seek, document, and share success stories
- Review and approve supportive services requests and answer questions from staff
- Oversee participant eligibility verification process
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reporting Collaborate on program development efforts, including special projects, training and recruitment materials
- Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Education, Human Sciences, or related field
- At least one year of experience working with limited resource audiences
- At least one year work experience with Extension or other community-based programs
- Ability to work in teams and independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to manage priorities and multi-task
- Skillful in the creation of materials and presentations
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to professionals, the general public, and participants
- Skillful at using Microsoft Office
- Ability to motivate and work with others effectively Ability to travel statewide
- Minimum of three years’ Extension work experience preferred
- Minimum of three years’ work experience in workforce development, economic development, industry credentials, and/or related areas preferred
- Knowledge of community and cultural factors influencing lifestyle choices
- Skillful in community-based programming Knowledge of principles related to family systems
- Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Education, Human Sciences, or related field, or substantial work experience which demonstrates promise in teaching, Extension, and/or service in alignment with the appointment.
Job: Extension Service Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Family And Consumer Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 21, 2023, 1:36:29 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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