This position will serve as the 4-H Assistant Afterschool Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Director of 4-H Afterschool. This position will provide assistance with organization, coordination, and management of all aspects of the 4-H Afterschool Programs administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County (i.e. 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC), School District’s American Recovery Plan funds, Extended School Day, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and LEAPS). This position may take the lead on grants that support the Afterschool Programs as programming expands and/or school partnerships change. The 4-H Afterschool Programs provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades pre-K-12 from the school districts. Under the leadership and direction of the Director of 4-H Afterschool/Youth and Family Development Issue Leader, the 4-H Assistant Afterschool Program Manager will provide supervision, coordination, and leadership to ensure the 4-H Afterschool Programs meet health, safety and licensing standards and offer quality 4-H youth development educational experiences. This position will provide management and oversight of assigned grants and contracts (as indicated above). This position will also coordinate time and effort, teacher tutors with all programs, CACFP and NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; work with outside evaluators to meet grant program objectives; provide administrative support in the recruitment of new participants in the 4-H Afterschool Programs; coordinate trainings for afterschool staff, oversee the 4-H Afterschool Program in the absence of the Director of 4-H Afterschool.

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on December 6, 2024 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit an application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. 

Please contact Jane Pearson, Association HR Coordinator at 315-788-8450 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time exempt position - 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $58,500.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.Experience relevant to the role of the position to include three (3) years of youth development experience.Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).Experience with budgets, federal and state grant implementation and requirements.Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts with volunteers and staff.Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead programming.Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.Demonstrated ability to review, prepare and submit grant applications.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Responsibilities:

Development - 5%

Apply 4-H youth development subject matter knowledge to provide input in the development of educational strategies for 4-H After-School Programs to include:   21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC), Extended School Day, American Rescue funds, LEAPS, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other 4-H After-School Educational Programs and funding.Influence the creation of program materials to address the needs of the youth participants in the above 4-H Afterschool Programs.

Delivery - 25%

Apply subject matter knowledge to create innovative lesson plans in the following 4-H After-School Programs:  21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC), Extended School Day, American Rescue funds, LEAPS, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other 4-H Afterschool Educational Programs.Teach innovative, developmentally appropriate, 4-H after-school programs and activities with discretion in support of Afterschool programming initiatives at all school sites in accordance with the established Plan of Work.Occasionally teach existing 4-H afterschool programs as designed.Incorporate research programs into afterschool efforts, as well as special funded programs, such as Healthy Lifestyles, Mad City Money, Parenting education, etc.Effectively utilize all forms of mass media, including social media, for the innovative delivery of 4-H Afterschool educational programs.Work to foster acceptance of 4-H Afterschool program, methods, and policies while addressing community and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and 4-H Youth Development Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.

Evaluation- 5%

Implement program evaluation as designed.Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes and instructors within program areas for all programs offered.Analyze program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making improvements in programming.Based on program parameters, interpret evaluation data to constituents as appropriate.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction - 25%

Assist in the planning of the delivery and structure of delivery for 4-H Afterschool educational program goals with discretion via various methods.  Educational Programs will include, but not be limited to:  21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC), Extended School Day, LEAPS, American Rescue Plan funds, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other 4-H After-School Educational Programs.Assist with anticipating and projecting assigned 4-H afterschool program expenses with discretion.Plan 4-H fund development activities as appropriate, and be an active participant on the grant writing team as necessary for the development of grant applications to secure funding for ongoing/expanded programming efforts.With discretion, plan effective strategic marketing and mass media efforts in the promotion of assigned 4-H Programs, public affairs, events and functions.Provide 4-H Program related information to the staffing plan development process.

Management - 30%

Assist to provide guidance for the 4-H After-School educational programs and program activities and ensure they conform to the Association’s Plan of Work. Educational Programs and Program Activities will include, but not be limited to:  21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC), Extended School Day, American Rescue funds, LEAPS, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other 4-H Afterschool Educational Programs.Provide overall grant management for assigned grants and/or contracts.Assist in solving problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the 4-H Afterschool program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures, as needed.  These may be in the form of items related to staffing and/or relationships with schools and outside partners involved with the afterschool programs.Allocate program resources to accomplish Association program objectives within the 4-H Afterschool programs.Manage conformance to the Volunteer Involvement Policy (VIP), including the recruitment, involvement and management of volunteers in the 4-H Program.Provide management (including recruitment and selection) and supervision (including guidance, performance feedback and annual performance reviews) to designated staff in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocol, and provide regular staffing updates to the Director of Afterschool Programs, Youth and Family Development Issue Leader and/or Executive Director as required.Assist to monitor and schedule staff time to ensure program need is met.Ensure the 4-H Afterschool Programs meet health, safety and other licensing standards while providing quality 4-H youth development experiences.Provide support to the Advisory Committee consisting of parents, educators, community members and students to assist with program implementation.

Coordination/Operation - 5%

Coordinate time and effort requirements, teacher tutor programming, CACFP sponsored program (where it is in place), NYS OCFS licensing requirements for all program sites.Assist to coordinate all aspects of the 4-H enrollment and reporting process for 4-H Afterschool Programs.Assist with organizing and coordinating program activities relating to the 4-H Afterschool Program to include, but not limited to: academic enrichment; entrepreneur programs; environmental science and natural resources; violence prevention; community service; life skills development; cultural activities (i.e. art, music, and theatre); science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.Work with outside evaluators to meet grant program objective goals.Obtain evaluation data and program needs assessments from program participants based on existing evaluation framework and guidelines.Provide complex administrative support to prepare materials for report submission to meet funding requirements.Provide complex administrative support to accomplish financial goals within assigned program to include, but not limited to: preparing materials for grant/contact proposal submission and providing required information needed in the financial documentation to meet the grant or budget requirement.Coordinate projects and ongoing outreach efforts in accordance with established Plan of Work.Coordinate effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.Provide administrative support for fund development activities as identified.Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts. This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

Participate in required trainings to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations.  In cooperation with Supervisor, Deputy Executive Director and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.

Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions.

Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.Be aware of, and adhere to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County policies and procedures.Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

  

Job Title:

Association Program Manager

Level:

003

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jerilynn Cross

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.  Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.  This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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