Agent Associate, Financial Wellness (family And Consumer Sciences Educator)

University of Maryland Extension (UME)

Bel Alton, MD, US
Bachelor's salary range = $49,073 - $63,073; maste...
On-site
Design and evaluate educational programs
Community needs assessment
Learner-centered strategies
The University of Maryland Extension is seeking an Extension Educator in Family & Consumer Sciences to promote financial well-being through educational programs for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will have a background in education or public health and experience in program development and community collaboration

Job Summary

  • The Extension Educator will design, teach, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary educational programs using research-based information for youth and adult audiences.
  • This position will also create and facilitate community partnerships with local and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, school systems, businesses, and others that support extension programs and policy, as well as systems and environmental approaches.
  • Programs will focus on improving the financial health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities and may also include nutrition and healthy eating, chronic disease prevention and management, health literacy, physical activity, wellness, and health promotion.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Maryland Extension is seeking an Extension Educator in Family & Consumer Sciences to promote financial well-being through educational programs for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will have a background in education or public health and experience in program development and community collaboration.

Salary

Bachelor's Salary Range = $49,073 - $63,073; Master's Salary Range = $51,290 - $65,290; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and evaluate educational programs
  • community needs assessment
  • learner-centered strategies
  • public health approaches
  • community partnerships
  • research-based information

Nice-to-have

  • collaborate with faculty
  • learner-centered strategies
  • policy systems and environmental strategies
  • lifelong learning and professional development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in family & consumer sciences, personal finance, public health, education, or related field
  • Experience in educational program development and evaluation
  • Excellent teaching and communication skills
  • Leadership and management abilities
  • Ability to develop successful community collaborations
  • Strong computer skills
  • Program management, organization, and time management skills
  • Personal transportation and valid driver's license
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Criminal History Record Check and University of Maryland Background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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