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Extension Educator SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Extension Educator SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

The Extension Educator serves as a regular, full time, 12 month academic professional with responsibility for supporting the mission of the University of Illinois Extension.  

SNAP Educators will be expected to work within team settings that may consist of other Extension Educators, community professionals, and local stakeholders. The establishment of professional networks as well as the development of relationships with key stakeholder groups is vital to the success of SNAP Educators.  

The Educator is responsible for organizing and conducting programs in Rockford using policy, system, and environmental changes targeted for limited resource families and communities with the goal of obesity prevention. Position requires developing partnerships with community organizations, providing technical assistance and working collaboratively with community partners, and providing professional development for organizations in communities within the target area. Knowledge of how to initiate community and systems changes using evidence-based strategies for obesity prevention are essential for this position. 

One full-time position is available 

Location: Rockford, IL

Administrative Relationship: The Extension Educator is administratively responsible to the County Director. 

Programmatic Relationship: The Extension Educator is programmatically responsible to the Program Leader(s) for the delivery of programs that mesh with identified national and state priorities. 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

    Master’s degree in public health, community health, nutrition, dietetics or field related to subject matter emphasis from an accredited institution of higher education. Master's degrees in other fields will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar competencies. Candidates with a master’s degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.

    Teaching experience in informal or formal settings.

    Experience building collaborations or community partnerships.

Preferred:

    Experience working in diverse settings and communities.

    Experience with community nutrition education such as SNAP-Ed or EFNEP.

    Experience with Cooperative Extension.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment. Ability to build and maintain diverse networks within a community setting. Knowledge of obesity prevention strategies using policy, systems, and environmental approaches.

Application Due 

November 7 2024 

Proposed Start Date 

As soon as possible after the closing date 

Salary 

Commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Application Procedure: 

To apply, go to https://go.illinois.edu/1026657. Resume dates submitted must be in month/year format and employment history, at a minimum, should include all work dating back to the completion of your undergraduate degree. Positions that were less than full-time/100% must be noted as being part-time. Transcripts may be requested at a later date. To receive full consideration, all requested application materials must be submitted via the online system by the close date of November 7, 2024. Interviews may take place, but all applications received by November 7, 2024 will receive full consideration. After applying, please be on the lookout for an email from uie- careers@aces.illinois.edu for further instructions. 

For further information about the positions please contact Search Chair Christina Chopra at cchopra@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. 

More Information 

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. This position is a full-time, benefits- eligible, non-tenure academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The previously determined salary range for this position was $59,000 to

$82,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary while taking into consideration internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, as well as budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a calculation involving these elements. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at the top of the full range for this position. Generous vacation and sick leave. State Universities Retirement System. Group health, dental, vision and life insurance.

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted. 

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants. 

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify 

employment eligibility. 

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit 

http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. 

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Masters

Experience Level : Not Applicable

Contact Information : https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/2024-10/ad_color_-_fcs_snap_educator_-_unit_1_002_1.pdf

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