Community Development Educator — Needs Assessment & Planning

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension seeks a Visiting Extension Educator for Community and Economic Development in Cook County (Matteson, IL). This 12-month, full-time academic professional will lead, deliver, and evaluate educational programs aligned with Extension’s mission to serve local communities.

Strong planning, teaching, and collaboration skills are essential. The role emphasizes needs assessment, strategic planning, program expansion, and measurement of impact, with travel to serve

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, business, management, or related field. Degree must be completed by hire date.
• Experience in Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning.
• Candidates with a Master's degree in progress may be interviewed, but degree must be completed by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership, interpret and integrate information, teach in the field of designated expertise, maintain the competencies to develop and deliver educational programming, and assist clients with the appropriate resource bases.
• Assess the needs of local clientele in a systematic and analytical manner; network with community organizations and other groups.
• Develop innovative curricula and programs to address local needs and align with state and national interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Deliver high impact programs using innovative delivery mechanisms, teaming with Extension employees and volunteers.
• Guide program expansion and program quality processes by training and supporting staff and volunteers.
• Support voluntary educational delivery systems with subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate the impact of program initiatives focusing on short- and long-term changes in clientele practices.
• Develop effective approaches to communicate with clientele using evolving electronic technologies.
• Comply with reporting deadlines and requirements.

Skills

Needs Assessment

Strategic Planning

Education

Master's degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, business, management, or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Extension seeks a Visiting Extension Educator for Community and Economic Development in Cook County (Matteson, IL). This 12-month, full-time academic professional will lead, deliver, and evaluate educational programs aligned with Extension’s mission to serve local communities.

Strong planning, teaching, and collaboration skills are essential. The role emphasizes needs assessment, strategic planning, program expansion, and measurement of impact, with travel to serve