Position Opening - Community Education and Services Coordinator

Community Education and Services Coordinator
University of Illinois
College of Applied Health Sciences
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Office of Recreation and Park Resources


Position: The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism invites applications for a full time, 12-month, academic professional position. The position will be assigned to the Department’s Office of Recreation and Park Resources (ORPR).

Description: The Community Education and Services Coordinator is an academic professional with primary responsibility for the delivery of education applied research and technical studies for individuals, community organizations, local government departments and agencies, park and recreation professionals, and students.

Qualifications: Masters Degree is required. Either the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree should be in the field of community recreation and parks.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include:

• Develop and provide applied research and technical reports and demonstration projects.
• Develop and provide education and training programs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with park and recreation agencies and departments, cities and villages, community groups, state associations and agencies, and other related associations.
• Work with park and recreation professionals to identify information and program needs, including assisting with community needs assessment.
• Obtain funding for applied research, studies, demonstration projects and reports.
• Develop high quality and effective programs in customer service, leadership, recreation planning and development, park and facility planning, health and wellness, and program, facility and park evaluation.
• Market and promote programs and services available through ORPR.
• Perform, as assigned, other duties that contribute to the purposes of ORPR and the Department.

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience.

Closing Date: To receive full consideration, application must be received by February 21, 2011. Start date is negotiable.

Applications: Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your statement of research interests, CV, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references by the close date. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
For additional information regarding application procedures, contact Dr. Laura Payne, Chair, Search Committee at lpayne@illinois.edu or 217-333-4410. You can also visit the department website at www.rst.illinois.edu


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