Extension Program Manager

**JOB NO**:
537162

**WORK TYPE**:
Staff Full-Time

**LOCATION**:
Dade

**CATEGORIES**:
Agricultural Sciences, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work

**DEPARTMENT**:
60450000 - AG-EXPANDED NUTRITION PROGRAM

**CLASSIFICATION TITLE**:
Extension Program Manager

**CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**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 Miami-Dade County. EFNEP is a federally funded program that teaches income-constrained families how to prepare healthy meals on a budget and engage in 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 Florida 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 and well-being 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 Miami-Dade 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
- Ability to engage with EFNEP program participants and community partners
- 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 technologies to keep a busy team productive, organized and connected
- Ability to provide ongoing coaching and supervision with the staff.

Additional Details

Attached: Full Job Description - Extension Program Manager - EFNEP

**EXPECTED SALARY**:
$53,000 to $58,000 commensurate with education and experience

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.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
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**:
Ability to contribute to a positive, productive team environment using leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 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 show respect and appreciation for people of all backgrounds and experiences.

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 staff and provide strong leadership. 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 in public health is helpful.

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