Community Development & Planning Educator (Extension)

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

Job summary

The Extension Educator at the University of Illinois Extension is a full‑time, 12‑month academic professional based in Cook County (Matteson, IL). The role develops, delivers, and evaluates educational programs that advance the Extension mission to improve health, education, and community well‑being across Illinois.

Responsibilities include assessing local needs, creating curricula, delivering high‑impact programming with staff and volunteers, and evaluating outcomes to drive ongoing improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, business, management, or related field.
• Experience in Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership, interpret information, teach in the field of designated expertise, and assist clients with resources.
• Assess the needs of local clientele in a systematic and analytical manner through networking with community organizations and other relevant groups.
• Develop innovative curricula and programs to address local needs as well as state and national interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Deliver high‑impact programs using diverse delivery mechanisms, teaming with Extension staff and volunteers as appropriate.
• Guide program expansion and program quality by training and supporting staff or volunteers.
• Evaluate the impact of program initiatives with planned and statistically relevant evaluation.

Skills

Needs Assessment

Strategic Planning

Urban Planning

Public Admin

Education

Master's degree in urban planning/public administration/business/related field

Job description

The Extension Educator at the University of Illinois Extension is a full‑time, 12‑month academic professional based in Cook County (Matteson, IL). The role develops, delivers, and evaluates educational programs that advance the Extension mission to improve health, education, and community well‑being across Illinois.

Responsibilities include assessing local needs, creating curricula, delivering high‑impact programming with staff and volunteers, and evaluating outcomes to drive ongoing improvement