Extension Associate II

Uog; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Guam invites applications to establish a list of eligibles for a limited term, full-time appointment in a program focused on developing localized social studies textbooks and curriculum resources. Responsibilities span content creation, production scheduling, and collaboration with authors, teachers, and experts to ensure quality and alignment with goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree plus five years in community organizing and at least two years in supervisory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years in community organizing, including planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing successful programs or projects.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience in managing a publication project.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage development of localized textbooks and curriculum resources from content creation to publication.
• Develop timelines, deadlines, and production schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate content with authors, teachers, and subject matter experts to align with project scope.

Skills

Community organizing

Supervisory experience

Publication project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF ELIGIBLES FOR THE FOLLOWING LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT, FULL-TIME POSITION (SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS):

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Extension Associate II

Posting Number

Posting Number 084-26

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position End Date

Salary Range

UGPP /M-01 $49,731.00 – UGPP /M-10 $68,269.00 Per Annum

Job Description Summary

Organize and manage the development of localized social studies textbooks and curriculum resources, from content creation to publication, and ensure that each publication and resource meets expected standards for quality, accuracy, and effectiveness. Develop project timelines, set deadlines, and create production schedules to ensure the textbook series and resources are completed in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Work closely with project personnel and contributing authors, supplemental writers, teachers, and subject matter experts to gather, review, and coordinate content for the textbook. Manage multiple contributors and ensure the content they create aligns with the intended scope and objectives of the project. Work with authors to develop and shape textbook content and provide feedback, suggestions, and guidance to improve the overall quality and pedagogical effectiveness of the content. Facilitate Professional Development sessions for a cadre of grade-level advising teachers and maintain regular communication with the cadre to collect piloting data and receive their feedback on the content at every stage of development. Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and style in alignment with the appropriate editorial and style guidelines. Work with the Editorial Team to ensure all information and imagery presented in the textbooks and curriculum resources are accurate, effective, and exemplary. Collaborate with the design team and artists to coordinate the visual elements of the textbooks and resources, including layout, illustration, photography and other images, and charts and other figures and ensure the visual design complements the content and enhances the learning experience. Secure necessary permissions and copyrights for any third‑party materials, such as images, illustrations, and excerpts from other texts included in the textbooks and resources. Work with photographers to plan, coordinate, and conduct photoshoots, obtain permissions for locations and subject participation, obtain and file photo release forms, and ensure proper credits are included in the textbooks and resources. Assist in creating promotional materials for the project and ensure that the textbooks and resources reach their target audience. Manage the project’s budgets, inclusive of developing budgets for each project phase; tracking expenses; managing contracts with vendors; and ensuring that the project stays within budgetary constraints.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized and accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of experience in community organizing, including planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing successful programs or projects.


• At least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role; and


• At least two (2) years of experience in managing a publication project.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• A high school diploma; or


• Successful completion of General Education Development ( GED ) Test; or


• The equivalent of a general education high school program; or


• Successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field for the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising and coordinating an online or print publishing cycle.


• Experience content and copy editing.


• Experience proofreading publications for adherence to various editorial style guides and regional orthographies.


• Experience procuring and assigning authors, editors, designers, photographers, and illustrators to publications.


• Demonstrated ability to work well with an array of publishing professionals (editors, writers, illustrators, designers, etc.) and to provide them with constructive and clear feedback to improve the product.

Minimum Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public administration. Ability to apply bookkeeping principles and compilation of statistics. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate federally or locally funded projects and programs. Superb organizational, analytical, and oral and written communications skills. Ability to make work decisions in accordance with appropriate program and project guidelines. Ability to work effectively with colleagues and the public. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Ability to implement and adhere to strict project deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Applicants claiming degrees or credit hours are required to have an original or certified copy of the documents (e.g. transcripts, high school diploma or GED certification) to accompany the application.

WORK ELIGIBILITY

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (e.g. previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position within the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with the law.

POLICE AND COURT CLEARANCE

Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order No. 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO / ADA matters and inquiries concerning applications of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University’s Director, EEO and Title IX/ ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO / ADA Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 104, Telephone No. [phone]; TTY : [phone], or to the Office of Civil Rights ( OCR ).

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Job Application Deadline

Job Application Deadline 09/29/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Additional Information

Contact Information

For further inquiries you may contact the University of Guam Human Resources Office at [phone] or email at [e-mail].

Application Process

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess the following minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement? Graduation from a recognized and accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with at least five(5) years of experience in community organizing, including planning, developing, coordinating, andimplementing successful programs or projects.
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Do you possess the following minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement? At least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role.
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Do you possess the following minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement? At least two (2) years of experience in managing a publication project.
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Do you possess the following preferred qualifications as stated in the job announcement? Experience supervising and coordinating an online or print publishing cycle. Experience content and copy editing. Experience proofreading publications for adherence to various editorial style guides and regional orthographies. Experience procuring and assigning authors, editors, designers, photographers, and illustrators to publications. Demonstrated ability to work well with an array of publishing professionals (editors, writers, illustrators, designers, etc.) and to provide them with constructive and clear feedback to improve the product.
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume


• High School Diploma or GED Certification


• Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application


• Writing Sample


• Unofficial Transcripts


• Certification(s)/Certificate(s)


• Driver's License


• Three Letters of Recommendation


• Other


• Master's Transcript