The role:
The Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services South is a senior manager and lead clinician who in combination with relevant staff will:
Facilitate the optimal operation of Mental Health Services South.
Provide clinical and managerial direction to all clinical staff across Mental Health Services South.
Provide high level advice and support to the Nursing Director - Group Director and relevant senior staff in relation to clinical standards, education and training and the management of significant day to day clinical and service related issues.
Be responsible and accountable for strategic advice regarding the provision of nursing services, nursing professional issues and standards of nursing care across Mental Health Services South.
Facilitate the development and maintenance of active partnerships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders to optimise overall sector integration and client outcomes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
Provides operational and clinical support to all mangers and senior clinical staff for allocated areas within Adult Mental health Services South
Includes Mental Health Department – RHH and outlying centres such as Millbrook Rise
Reports to Group Director Mental Health South.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary: $155,227 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate mental health/psychiatric nursing qualification; or completed, prior to the transfer of nurse education to the tertiary sector, an accredited hospital based program that lead to registration as a psychiatric nurse by the relevant nurse regulatory authority within Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver's Licence
Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary qualifications
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:
crimes of violence
sex related offences
serious drug offences
crimes involving dishonesty
Identification check
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
515752 Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services South G8-5 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
515752 Director of Nursing - Mental Health Services South G8-5 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
For more information (Contact Officer)
Vicki Polanowski
Position: Nursing Director - Group Director MHS Southern RegionPhone: 0408 125 912E-mail: vicki.polanowski@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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Full-time
Closing: May 1, 2024 |
Department of Medicine - Launceston General Hospital
Lead a dynamic team and work across a multi-disciplinary work environment.
Attractive salary including salary packaging and professional development allowance.
An opportunity to lead and influence change for sub acute and ambulatory care services.
The role:
Provide effective leadership and management of the nursing staff and services and set strategic direction within the Department of Medicine - Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care Service Division of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) in consultation with the Director - Department of Medicine.
Lead patient care in an interprofessional environment to achieve the defined objectives of the service.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker (with on call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary: $139,948 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Relevant Post Graduate Qualifications
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:
crimes of violence
sex related offences
serious drug offences
crimes involving dishonesty
serious traffic offences
Identification check
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
520666 Nursing Director - Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care Services G8-3 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
520666 Nursing Director - Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care Services G8-3 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
For more information
Kerrie Mahon
Position: Executive Director Operations and PerformanceE-mail: kerrie.mahon@ths.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6777 6042
Important information
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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Full-time
Closing: May 12, 2024 |
Classification Title:
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Master Lecturer
Job Description:
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Master Lecturer (working title of Instructional Assistant/Associate/Full Professor). The position’s anticipated start date is Fall 2024.
Duties and responsibilities include teaching, revising, and developing undergraduate engineering courses and laboratories/facilities in following areas: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Dynamics Laboratories; Capstone Design and Capstone Design Realization Laboratory; Design and Manufacturing Laboratory; and other related aspects of mechanical and/or aerospace engineering. The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in department, university, and professional service activities and educational research activities.
The MAE department is specifically looking for candidates with a passion for teaching and a desire to develop and/or continue a career in the pedagogy of experiential engineering education. The MAE department is committed to building a diverse student population. Candidates who promote and foster a collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment are highly desirable. Additionally, the ability and desire of candidates to work closely with other faculty in a team approach to instruction delivery, curriculum, and facility development is important.
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida (https://mae.ufl.edu/) has over 60 faculty members working in all aspects of mechanical and aerospace engineering and is expected to grow in upcoming years. The total student population is approximately 2500 with nearly 200 in the Ph.D. program. Recent US News & World Report has MAE ranked as 16th and 16th for the aerospace and mechanical engineering programs, respectively, among graduate engineering public universities in the US.
The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #1 best public US university according to the Wall Street Journal. UF is currently ranked as one of the top-6 best public universities, 6th according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges. UF is home to HiPerGator, which ranks 3rd among university supercomputers in the nation. In addition, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is currently implementing a major expansion of faculty and state-of-the-art research and education facilities with a focus on AI. The Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000 sq feet facility that serves as the hub for Artificial Intelligence, opened in Fall 2023. The College will reach 300 faculty members this year. For more information about our college initiatives, please visit http://eng.ufl.edu. The University and College count among its greatest strengths a value of broad diversity among faculty, students and staff and a robust, inclusive, and welcoming climate for learning and research. UF is committed to equal educational and employment opportunity and access and seeks individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and other attributes who, among their many exceptional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of individuals in research and learning activities.
Expected Salary:
Salary to commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Technology with prior industrial and/or instructional experience in related fields or hands-on educational setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 20, 2024, and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.
You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers via https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/. (Job 531222) The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: (1) cover letter [summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas]; (2) a curriculum vitae [including a 1-page CV highlights]; (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references; Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. (4) Teaching statement [including a personal philosophy and interests] that contains a plan for synergizing teaching with pedagogical research.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Lawrence Ukeiley, MAE Dept, University of Florida, ukeiley@ufl.edu.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
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Closing: Apr 26, 2024 |
Job no: 0062322Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time; ContinuingFaculty: Infrastructure and Facilities, Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)Salary: SM1 salary plus 17% super
Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the RoleMake your mark on the University of Melbourne by improving our world-class teaching and research environment. The Associate Director, Operational Planning will play a key role in developing strategic facility plans for our extensive research and teaching facilities. You'll collaborate with faculty leadership to translate their vision into functional requirements, space allocation, and project timelines, ensuring our facilities empower groundbreaking research.
Your responsibilities will include:
Faculty space & infrastructure portfolio management: Documenting the scale and type of Faculty activities proposed within future buildings to inform facility brief development for spatial planning, including establishing key operational requirements, strategic functional briefs, models of delivery, and schedules of accommodation;
Leadership: While this role does not have any direct reports, you will communicate a service-orientated vision that generates enthusiasm and commitment;
Safety, compliance and risk management: Develop a culture built on client focus and customer service with continuous improvement in the delivery of infrastructure and facility management functions.
Project management: In conjunction with project teams and the University’s Estate Planning Team, plan, manage and lead the development of new projects and initiatives.
Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking a highly collaborative individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels. You'll leverage your negotiation expertise to achieve key objectives within budget and timelines, while your exceptional planning and organizational skills, including flexibility and innovation, will ensure efficient resource allocation and timely project completion in our complex environment.
You will also have:
Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and significant relevant experience, including large portfolio project development experience;
High level project development capabilities and extensive experience of briefing functional requirements for large and complex infrastructure projects;
Demonstrated effective portfolio planning, financial, and business planning skills;
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – “Infrastructure and Facilities, Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)”The Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences (FMDHS) operates and manages a large portfolio of specialist clinical research, laboratory and biological research facilities on the University campus, and in research institutes and health services within Victoria.
The Infrastructure and Facilities team plays an important role in contributing to the development of the Faculty’s strategic plan that ensures sustainability, operational excellence and the delivery of appropriate facilities supporting development objectives of the University, Faculty, and its strategic partnerships with Medical Research Institutes, hospitals, government and industry.
What We Offer You!In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of MelbourneWe’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be YourselfThe University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter detailing your interest and experience in relation to the selection criteria
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan Bradley via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Wendesday 8th of May 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: New_PD_Ass Director_Operational Planning_2024 v2.doc
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Closing: May 8, 2024 |
Responsibilities:
Design and review omni channel end-to-end customer journeys using Design Thinking, identify pain points, moments of truth and areas of opportunity
Advocate journey thinking and embrace digital first mindset to use data and technology to help business delivery across customer interactions and touchpoints, and to ensure quality and consistent customer experience
Leverage user data, customer voice, insights and market information to help identify, prioritize and direct the implementation of different customer experience initiatives for driving sustainable customer engagement and business growth
Design and implement CX measurement framework and govern the standards across the business, also develop tracking metrics and CX dashboard to measure progress of the initiative on an ongoing basis
Formulate UX/UI, customer communication playbooks to govern experience consistency
Conduct CX review on user experience and customer communications prior new product / service launch to ensure meeting of standards
Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional team in managing customer voices that enrich the customer voice database and derive actionable insights
Requirements:
Degree or above with major in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or related disciplines
More than 10 years of relevant experience in banking industry, including at least 5 years' experience in customer experience, digital experience, new initiative development
Familiar with financial products, local regulatory requirements, inter-bank market practices, operations / service enhancement, etc.
Be a good team player and self-motivated with strong analytical mindset plus able to manage multiple projects
Experience in scrum / agile / fintech / transformation an advantage
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizing and management skills with creative mind
Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
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Full-time
Closing: Sep 1, 2024 |
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 20 months.
Duties
Assist in increasing efficiencies within the branch, by contributing to ongoing improvements to data collection, data and knowledge management, and operational processes.
Provide assistance in dealing with data standards, data collection methods and related issues and contribute to the provision of statistical consultancy services offered within and by State Roads.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, on data and collection issues and challenges.
Ensure that information is appropriately managed and maintained within the departments systems and tools using quality procedures to ensure data integrity.
Develop written materials including reference guides, workshop presentations and animations, to support internal staff on contracting and business systems and processes.
Actively contribute to the promotion of a positive workforce culture across the branch.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
(image) Statement of Duties – Data Information Officer.docx
(image) Statement of Duties – Data Information Officer.pdf
(image) Advice to applicants.DOCX
(image) Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
Name:
Diwakar Dhiman/David Deacon (from Monday 29 April)
Position:
Manager - Data & Analysis
Email:
Diwakar.Dhiman@stategrowth.tas.gov.au/David.Deacon@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone:
03 6165 6915/03 6166 3187
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
(image) Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
(image) Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf
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Flexible - Fixed Term
Closing: May 5, 2024 |
Classification Title:
Project Manager II
Job Description:
The Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of a Front Door Project Manager to conduct oversee the OneFlorida+ front door, communications and marketing for the PCORI-funded OneFlorida+ Clinical Research Network. The position will play a leading role in the development and execution of cutting-edge research studies plus oversee the customer-facing OneFlorida+ Front Door and will also provide administrative services for high priority studies as directed by the OneFlorida+ PIs and Director.
Service initiatives include, but are not limited to, supporting the research infrastructure for the Oneflorida+ Clinical Research Network but may also interact with the Integrated Data Repository (IDR), the CTSI, the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), other Clinical Research Networks and external stakeholders.
Duties Include:
Project and Administrative Management:
•Collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Operations and investigators in the preparation and execution of sponsored program and query proposal documents for grant submissions.
•Provide post-award financial administration and management of a large and complex research portfolio, ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements and University guidelines.
•Coordinate with outside vendors and OneFlorida purchasing to arrange contracts and monitor spending patterns for external and internal subprojects.
•Lead, monitor, and manage project team tasks, assignments, deliverables, and timelines across multiple departmental, organizational, and program-level projects.
•Develop project charters, communication plans, work breakdown structures, project plans, and other project artifacts to define needs, risks, deliverables, and deadlines.
•Prioritize assignments and execute strategies within time constraints to meet project deadlines.
•Establish and lead high-performing project teams, track decisions, risks, and dependencies, and adjust project plans as needed.
Communications and Reporting:
•Monitors OneFlorida project planning, timelines, and tasks.
•Monitors multiple deliverables for projects; creates work plans.
•Effectively communicate project expectations with teams and report on the progress of assigned projects to leadership and stakeholders.
•Track key performance indicators and provide reports for monitoring progress.
•Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, communicating changes, risks, and variances to project milestones and deliverables.
•Organizes team meetings; prepares meeting agendas, meeting minutes and action items.
15% Relationship Management:
•Ensures proper tracking for the OneFlorida Clinical Research Network as it relates to on-boarding investigators for study implementation within the network. Arranges and coordinates large OneFlorida events and conducts special administrative projects.
Relationship Management:
•Facilitate a project team environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and a solution-oriented focus.
•Work effectively with diverse project teams, leadership, and stakeholders to foster effective working relationships with a focus on successful project implementations.
Dissemination and Continuous Improvement:
•Assist and participate in the collection of data and presentation of project reports, presentations, and articles.
•Conduct project post-mortems, capture lessons learned, and implement process improvements to enhance project delivery and organizational effectiveness.
Administrative Duties:
•Prepare correspondence and related documents as necessary, such as meeting agendas and minutes.
•Process and approve payroll for OneFlorida team members.
•Coordinate special studies or projects as directed.
Other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:
$70,000 to $85,000
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least four years experience leading technical, health-related, or informatics research projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Experience leading project teams using Agile/Scrum methodology and using project management tools and software, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) preferred.
• Experience overseeing budgeting, billing, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure financial health. Monitor key financial metrics and implement strategies to optimize revenue and control costs.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with regard to project requirements and documentation
• Excellent written (in English) and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals at multiple levels
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to receive and maintain confidential or sensitive information and handle protected health information.
• Demonstrate strong skills and proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Adobe, and web navigation tools and programs
• Working knowledge of informatics and/or health-related research
• Ability to streamline and optimize business processes and operations to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate independently own duties and responsibilities toward meeting project and program goals
• Ability to motivate people who
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a time limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
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Full Time - Continuing
Closing: May 10, 2024 |
Classification Title:
Cty Ext Dir & Ext Agent II - IV or Prg Ext Agent II - IV
Job Description:
You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way
The University of Florida (UF), the flagship university for the state of Florida, is a land grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF .
Please note: The Extension Agent track is permanent status‐accruing and the Program Extension Agent track is non‐permanent status accruing in the Florida Cooperative Extension Service (FCES). The track followed by a successful candidate who does not currently hold permanent status in FCES will be agreed upon by UF and the candidate and will depend on current position and experience. A successful candidate who currently holds permanent status in FCES will follow the Extension Agent track. The programmatic focus of this position is Agriculture/Natural Resources.
The Opportunity
We are looking for candidates with academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, and innovate in a rapidly changing world. As an Extension Agent and County Extension Director (CED), you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. The academic program focus of this Extension Agent position is Agriculture/Natural Resources. As the CED (about 70% of your time), you will lead the total Miami-Dade extension program. As the Agent (about 30% of your time), you will lead through the design, implementation, and evaluation of agricultural education programs designed to assist clientele in small farm management in a resource‐efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. The Agent’s extension education program will be guided by an advisory committee that incorporates the needs of the county’s varied population.
As County Extension Director the candidate will be able to:
Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate county faculty and staff.
Foster an inclusive environment and build effective relationships with stakeholders, county government, community leaders, private sector clientele, media, government agencies, county residents, and UF/IFAS faculty, staff, and extension administration.
Assemble and regularly consult an overall advisory committee reflective of county demographics and stakeholders to ensure that all county extension programs are important and relevant and effectively advocate for community extension.
Assure that each county faculty member maintains an extension advisory committee in his/her respective subject matter and areas of responsibility.
Prepare and defend the annual county budget that supports the Miami-Dade County Extension Service office and oversee, review, and approve expenditures for the department.
Demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, collaboration, leadership, and innovation to strengthen current educational programs while reviewing and implementing new policies, evaluating performance, maintaining records, assessing risks, communicating, marketing effectively across multi-media platforms, managing financial resources, directing strategic planning, and creating educational materials and opportunities for Miami-Dade County.
As the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, the candidate will be able to:
Maintain an effective and varied advisory committee to assist with extension program design, direction, and operation.
Target programs to reflect the area’s population and unique educational needs using a variety of program marketing and delivery methods, including in-person, site visit consultations, and focused virtual platforms such as webinars, videos, and social media.
Collaborate with local growers and UF/IFAS Research Center faculty to help design, conduct, and evaluate studies (including demonstration trials) that assess agriculture and natural resources in Miami-Dade County.
Produce creative, scholarly works and audience-appropriate publications.
Further Information:
UF/IFAS employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. UF/IFAS Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide quality, relevant education, and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy. We employ 375 Extension Agents and have an office in each of Florida’s 67 counties. We attribute our success to a workforce that embraces the contributions of people of all backgrounds and ability levels. The Extension Agent will contribute to a community that provides space for innovation, creativity, collaboration, growth, and development for all.
Miami-Dade County, with a population of over 2.6 million, is located on the southern tip of the Florida peninsula. The main Extension office is located in Homestead, approximately 1 mile from the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center. There are also three satellite offices in Hialeah, Miami Lakes, and Virginia Key. Miami-Dade County Extension is part of the Southeast Extension District made up of twelve counties and the Seminole Tribe.
UF/IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension partners with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. It is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of more than 285 parks and 40,000+ acres of parks and natural areas, comprised of active, passive parklands and nature preserves. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world and focused on placemaking, health and fitness, and conservation and stewardship.
Employment is contingent on the results of a physical examination, a substance screening, and a national background screening.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties at the county or district level.
Candidates must have the ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license, be able to work flexible hours, and have the willingness to occasionally work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received, but please be aware that interviews might not be scheduled until 4 to 6 weeks after the position closing date. Are you a good match? Apply today!
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree in agriculture/natural resources or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional extension experience or equivalent.
Self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness.
Good organizational development and management skills.
Ability to establish solid partnerships and work in teams.
Ability to use information technology and apply social media to extension work.
A commitment to positive and proactive customer service.
Expertise in managing competing priorities and adaptability to handle unexpected situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in getting groups to work together for a higher goal, managing competing priorities, and adaptability to handle unexpected situations is a plus for this role.
Experience creating lesson plans, developing instructional materials, and applying teaching methods appropriate for a varied audience.
Outstanding management skills (coach, mentor, motivator, etc.).
A strong commitment to the community.
Familiarity working in political settings.
Experience creating a vision and getting buy-in from others.
Evidence of exceptional collaborations, partnerships, and marketing with community agencies and groups.
Experience working in multicultural settings; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Technological literacy necessary for communication and program management, including social media.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply at Careers at UF by 11:55 p.m. (Eastern) of the posting end date, and attach:
Cover letter that describes how your experience and qualifications have prepared you for this position
Résumé or Curriculum vitae
Unofficial copies of all transcripts (showing coursework) of your academic degrees
The following documents are also required and may either be submitted through the above link at the time of application or sent separately to our office (below).
Current and Previous Employment Form
A minimum of 3 reference rating forms from your professional/academic references. Applicants are responsible for sending the rating form link to their references.
Reference forms will be kept on file for 1 year and will be automatically used with any of our extension agent positions you apply for during that time.
Reference rating forms and unofficial transcripts not submitted at the time of application should be submitted/postmarked by the next business day after the position’s closing date. They may be submitted to:UF IFAS Human ResourcesFaculty Recruitment and HiringP O Box 110281Gainesville, FL 32611-0281
ifas-hr@ifas.ufl.edu
Fax: (352) 392-3226
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
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Closing: May 23, 2024 |