Job Description
at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States Job Description Visiting Senior Program Lead, Community and Stakeholder Engagement University of Illinois Extension
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Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence. Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Visiting Senior Program Lead, Community and Stakeholder Engagement, serves as a full-time 12-month academic professional. This senior level Extension position will provide administrative oversight for building, sustaining, and coordinating community and stakeholder relationships that advance the mission of the Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration (FSNSHI) and affiliated Health and Community Wellness programs. The position is responsible for shaping strategy, directing implementation, and ensuring quality, impact, and sustainability of that advance food systems, nutrition security, and community health. Reporting to Center leadership, the position strengthens external partnerships, aligns stakeholder engagement with institutional priorities, provides strategic communications and stakeholder education, supports grants and funding initiatives, and builds staff capacity for effective engagement, with a particular emphasis on food systems, nutrition security, health, and community wellness. One full-time position is available. Location:
Urbana-Champaign Campus In state hybrid remote work arrangements are available This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted. Duties and Responsibilities:
Organizational Leadership Provide overall leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations for the design, implementation, and evaluation of statewide community and stakeholder engagement strategies that advance Extension programs within HCW and FSNSHI. Oversee the strategy and development of grants related to capacity building and systems-based initiatives. Identifies opportunities to leverage grant-funded initiatives to strengthen long-term partnerships, build institutional capacity, and position the Center and Illinois Extension for future funding. Lead the Community Engagement team within FSNSHI. Supervise designated staff, including conducting staff performance reviews and developing and implementing staff development and staff performance improvement initiatives. Communicate with 27 units across Extension, grantors, and subcontractors across the state. Work in coordination with the Extension Business Office to maintain sound fiscal decisions that meet grant requirements. Monitors stakeholder priorities, emerging issues, and external trends related to food systems, nutrition security, health, and community wellness to inform strategic planning and decision-making. Serves as the primary liaison with mission-aligned organizations that provide advocacy, visibility, or support for the Center. Assists the Assistant Dean and Executive Director in managing and responding to stakeholder and public inquiries related to Center initiatives. Oversee preparation of grant reports, impact narratives, and materials for leadership, funders, and stakeholders ensuring timely communication regarding project milestones, deliverables, and emerging issues. Contribute to the overall vision of FSNSHI. Program Development and Implementation Oversight Initiate and direct interdisciplinary committees and workgroups pertaining to grants. Give regular presentations, in- services, and trainings to team members and field staff related to coalition building, community engagement and stakeholder relations. Supports Center leadership and field staff in effective stakeholder engagement and partnership development through coordinated training, guidance, and engagement opportunities. Represent FSNSHI and HCW on the Extension teams. Supports development of outreach and communication products, including newsletters, digital content, stakeholder updates, and partnership... For full info follow application link. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
