Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute Program Coordinator

Salary: $43,860.00 – $60,075.00 Annually

Location: Normal

Job Number:
202300665

Department: Cooperative Extension

Description

Summary:
Cooperative Extension at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) seeks applications for the
position of Program Coordinator for the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute (VCLLI). The position will be located on the Alabama A&M
University campus with possible travel to other counties in the state. Under the guidance of the VCLLI Site Director, the Program
Coordinator will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of education outreach and reporting for the Institute. The position
will provide quality, educational, and positive opportunities for participants of the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute (VCLLI)
audience in a variety of topics relevant to a senior population. The position will be required to support programming, complete
administrative and financial tasks to support the program and Cooperative Extension.

Examples of
Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains records and follows established guidelines for the
  programs of VCLLI and Extension.
• Support for recruiting and scheduling volunteers to gain a high rate of
  effectiveness.
• Performs clerical responsibilities as appropriate.
• Initiates and establishesgoodworkingrelationships
  withpartneringagenciesand/orcoalitions,other professionalorganizations,anduniversities inthedevelopmentand utilization ofeducational
  materialsandresources.
• Assists with the development of marketing plans and various publications.
• May document highlights of
  programs (take pictures; write/edit success stories, maintain media related to the program, etc.)
• Provides individual support as
  needed to the Site Director and other staff of VCLLI.
• Supports ACES policies, mission, and core values.
• Manages VCLLI
  membership and enrollment database.
• Manage VCLLI fiscal activities to include purchasing, reconciliations, creating purchase orders
  and requisitions.
• Conduct appropriate workshops for senior adult participants.
• Offer technical support to program
  participants.
• Manage ACES at AAMU Print Shop fiscal activities, to include purchasing, reconciliations, creating purchase orders and
  requisitions.
• Coordinate VCLLI program evaluation activities to include data collection and data entry.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications,
licenses, etc.):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership in a
  relevant role (non-profit, Extension programming)
• Demonstrated understanding of reporting required for State and Federal funding
  agencies.
• Basic proficiency in using spreadsheet software and other computer software packages (Microsoft 365)
• Experience in
  Extension programming, Community/Public Administration or Government relations
• Experience in customer service and/or administrative
  work.
• Experience maintaining databases, managing purchasing activities, creating purchase orders and
  requisitions.
• Experience with Banner Finance is preferred.

Supplemental
Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills with other staff, volunteers, and
  participants.
• Management skills are sufficient to ensure proper inventory control, risk management, record keeping, and other duties
  as deemed necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate oralandwritteninstructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and
  provide timely reports, use good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to
  self-initiate partnerships and manage a productive workschedulebasedonthosepartnerships.
• Demonstrate initiative and
  resourcefulness.