Extension Program Coordinator

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Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Program Coordinator is the first point of contact with clients and assists the UGA Extension faculty with program development and delivery, client management, and administration. The position provides administrative support for the office while effectively and simultaneously managing multiple projects, including, but not limited to, internal team meetings, client interactions, Extension proposals, short courses, etc.The Program Coordinator is also responsible for program deliverables, introductory meetings, and providing information about technical services and educational and training programs via telephone, email, or face-to-face. This position is responsible for the daily coordination of the Extension Food Science & Technology ( EFST) program activities.

Additionally, the position provides support to the EFST Program's technical services, educational activities, planning and scheduling workshops, securing hotel rooms and food services on campus during training programs, requesting and managing supply and material orders, responding to inquiries related to EFST workshops, on-site trainings, and technical services offered by EFST.

The position will work directly with Extension specialists in developing workshop materials including but not limited to: advertisement, registration, website, brochures, participant notebooks, reference materials, media tools, and other supplemental materials as needed. This position provides administrative support to Extension faculty specialists for special problems, presentations, book chapters, publications, and bulletins.This position will also assist in coordinating public relations activities using media, websites, blogs, and other avenues for advertisements, client services, and programming offered by EFST.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.