Visiting Senior Program Lead, Digital Education Strategy

Duties Responsibilities Organizational Leadership • Provide overall leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations for the development, coordination, and delivery of digital and technology-supported Extension programs within HCW and FSNSHI. • Oversee the strategy and development of grants related to digital technology education initiatives. • Lead the Digital Education team within FSNSHI. Supervise designated staff, including conducting staff performance reviews and developing and implementing staff development and staff performance improvement initiatives. • Communicate with 27 units across Extension, grantors, and subcontractors across the state. • Work in coordination with the Extension Business Office to maintain sound fiscal decisions that meet grant requirements. • Lead and oversee the development of the new policy and procedure guides pertaining to digital education. • Develop and oversee vendor and service agreements related to digital platforms and program support. • Collaborate with Extension Communications, IT, and campus partners to align digital programming with institutional infrastructure and strategy. • Represent HCW and FSNSHI in institutional, statewide, and national Extension initiatives and committees. • Oversee preparation of grant reports, impact narratives, and materials for leadership, funders, and stakeholders. • Contribute to the overall vision of FSNSHI. Program Development and Implementation Oversight • Initiate and direct interdisciplinary committees and workgroups pertaining to grants. • Give regular presentations, in- services, and trainings on topics related to the position for internal and external stakeholders. • Represent FSNSHI and HCW on the Extension teams. • Establish and maintain relationships across the campus, state, multi-state region or nation with program stakeholders and other Extension programs. • Direct the coordination, integration, and continuous improvement of Extension digital education in food systems, nutrition security, and community health. • Guide Extension educators and staff in adapting and scaling programs for digital delivery while maintaining program integrity. • Develop guidance, tools, and shared expectations that support consistent, high-quality digital program delivery. Research • Establish professional relationships and participate in campus-based partnerships that connect academic programs and research to complement Extension programming. • Monitor trends and best practices in digital engagement and Extension programming and integrate them into program operations. • Serve on state or national board and workgroups to enhance partnerships and collaborations between Extension and other food and health related organizations. • Participate in research activities with faculty and collaborating partners. Contribute to publications that advance the research-based evidence. • Be an active member within a professional society(s) to keep abreast of changes within discipline. • Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance competency in subject matter area. Other Information • Comply with all reporting deadlines and requirements. • Perform other duties that contribute to University of Illinois Extension programming, as assigned.