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UF/IFAS Extension Housing and Financial Education Program Specialist
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UF/IFAS Extension Housing and Financial Education Program Specialist
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). Work Type: Full Time. The role reports to the Associate Dean for Extension Family, Youth and Communities Programs. The incumbent will be directly supervised by the Associate Dean and guided through verbal and written means including Microsoft Teams.
Responsibilities Curriculum Development and Financial Education
Under the leadership of the Associate Program Leader (APL) for Housing Education, work with county agents to enhance the UF/IFAS First‑Time Homebuyer curriculum in both English and Spanish.
Provide oversight on Extension efforts, such as project scope, objectives, timeline, materials, and evaluation.
Collaborate with county agents to create new financial education modules.
Teach program curriculum and design, develop, and implement training and educational programs related to financial education.
Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration with other units.
Organize and disseminate Extension educational and outreach materials for various target audiences, in collaboration with faculty and staff to meet organizational needs.
Coordinate and develop blogs, EDIS documents, online courses, presentations, videos, and FAQs.
Support additional financial education and counseling programs as needed, contributing to curriculum development and operational support.
Create standard operating procedures for counseling programs.
VITA & HUD Reporting And Administrative Duties
Attend and contribute to VITA and HUD/Housing program meetings and Action Teams; participate in organization development initiatives, including change management, strategic planning, and assessments.
Oversee HUD Housing Counseling System (HCS) updates and ensure branch office compliance with HUD data and reporting requirements.
Support grant administration, including agent timesheets, quarterly reports, and expenditure tracking.
Aggregate and analyze data from VITA sites to prepare final reports.
Ensure timely and accurate data entry for class attendance, demographics, and survey responses; explore tools to improve survey efficiency.
Oversee pre‑ and post‑survey administration and maintain demographic tracking sheets.
Conduct need assessments with various audiences and prepare data‑based reports and recommendations; assist department faculty in planning and enhancing effective outreach programs, including producing and developing original content.
Identify appropriate training sites and audiences; aid with measuring and evaluating the effectiveness and impacts of educational and outreach efforts; develop logic models for the Extension efforts.
Implement changes to educational and outreach materials; research and review relevant articles and issues relating to program areas; maintain accurate records and documentation for program compliance and evaluation.
VITA Site Coordination And Volunteer Management
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of VITA site operations; develop policies and procedures for creating and delivering educational content and programs.
Provide guidance for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
Prepare educational presentations and curricula and assist in conducting training programs.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective site performance; be required to drive to different site locations.
Provide real‑time support to volunteers and taxpayers, answering questions and resolving issues.
Conduct quality reviews of tax returns for accuracy and compliance; virtually review tax returns with taxpayers and confirm readiness for transmission.
Monitor return acceptance and rejection status weekly; follow up with taxpayers to resolve rejected returns; ensure all tax returns are filed in accordance with IRS regulations.
Tabling or conducting outreach at conferences and events.
Salary $43,888–$52,600 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits See https://hr.ifas.ufl.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred
Business and/or finance education or experience.
Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®).
Ability to develop and maintain accurate monitoring systems, tracking systems, records and reports.
Ability to interact with personnel and the public in a positive and effective manner, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
Demonstrated conflict management skills.
Experience recruiting and supervising volunteers.
Ability to teach adults.
Bilingual.
Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications.
Demonstrated organizational, time‑management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for community outreach programs.
Licenses, Certifications, And Other Specific Requirements
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.
Must complete and pass required IRS tax preparation certification, including advance tax preparation and site coordination.
Other Responsibilities Work is performed primarily in indoor, climate‑controlled environments as well as outdoors. Duties may involve bending, walking, sitting, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close and far, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, and depth perception. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Program Support Interpret policy and set appropriate program priorities; provide suggestions and ideas for greater efficiency and effectiveness in customer service and program delivery; identify and perform education and outreach to external target audiences; communicate regularly with internal partners; track expenses and program funds; submit signed statement of confidentiality as required.
Application Process To apply, submit cover letter, résumé, and up to three personal or professional references by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date, 02 February 2026. This is a time‑limited position. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
EEO Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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.
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Responsibilities Curriculum Development and Financial Education
Under the leadership of the Associate Program Leader (APL) for Housing Education, work with county agents to enhance the UF/IFAS First‑Time Homebuyer curriculum in both English and Spanish.
Provide oversight on Extension efforts, such as project scope, objectives, timeline, materials, and evaluation.
Collaborate with county agents to create new financial education modules.
Teach program curriculum and design, develop, and implement training and educational programs related to financial education.
Proactively identify opportunities for collaboration with other units.
Organize and disseminate Extension educational and outreach materials for various target audiences, in collaboration with faculty and staff to meet organizational needs.
Coordinate and develop blogs, EDIS documents, online courses, presentations, videos, and FAQs.
Support additional financial education and counseling programs as needed, contributing to curriculum development and operational support.
Create standard operating procedures for counseling programs.
VITA & HUD Reporting And Administrative Duties
Attend and contribute to VITA and HUD/Housing program meetings and Action Teams; participate in organization development initiatives, including change management, strategic planning, and assessments.
Oversee HUD Housing Counseling System (HCS) updates and ensure branch office compliance with HUD data and reporting requirements.
Support grant administration, including agent timesheets, quarterly reports, and expenditure tracking.
Aggregate and analyze data from VITA sites to prepare final reports.
Ensure timely and accurate data entry for class attendance, demographics, and survey responses; explore tools to improve survey efficiency.
Oversee pre‑ and post‑survey administration and maintain demographic tracking sheets.
Conduct need assessments with various audiences and prepare data‑based reports and recommendations; assist department faculty in planning and enhancing effective outreach programs, including producing and developing original content.
Identify appropriate training sites and audiences; aid with measuring and evaluating the effectiveness and impacts of educational and outreach efforts; develop logic models for the Extension efforts.
Implement changes to educational and outreach materials; research and review relevant articles and issues relating to program areas; maintain accurate records and documentation for program compliance and evaluation.
VITA Site Coordination And Volunteer Management
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of VITA site operations; develop policies and procedures for creating and delivering educational content and programs.
Provide guidance for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
Prepare educational presentations and curricula and assist in conducting training programs.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective site performance; be required to drive to different site locations.
Provide real‑time support to volunteers and taxpayers, answering questions and resolving issues.
Conduct quality reviews of tax returns for accuracy and compliance; virtually review tax returns with taxpayers and confirm readiness for transmission.
Monitor return acceptance and rejection status weekly; follow up with taxpayers to resolve rejected returns; ensure all tax returns are filed in accordance with IRS regulations.
Tabling or conducting outreach at conferences and events.
Salary $43,888–$52,600 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits See https://hr.ifas.ufl.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred
Business and/or finance education or experience.
Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®).
Ability to develop and maintain accurate monitoring systems, tracking systems, records and reports.
Ability to interact with personnel and the public in a positive and effective manner, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
Demonstrated conflict management skills.
Experience recruiting and supervising volunteers.
Ability to teach adults.
Bilingual.
Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications.
Demonstrated organizational, time‑management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for community outreach programs.
Licenses, Certifications, And Other Specific Requirements
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.
Must complete and pass required IRS tax preparation certification, including advance tax preparation and site coordination.
Other Responsibilities Work is performed primarily in indoor, climate‑controlled environments as well as outdoors. Duties may involve bending, walking, sitting, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close and far, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, and depth perception. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Program Support Interpret policy and set appropriate program priorities; provide suggestions and ideas for greater efficiency and effectiveness in customer service and program delivery; identify and perform education and outreach to external target audiences; communicate regularly with internal partners; track expenses and program funds; submit signed statement of confidentiality as required.
Application Process To apply, submit cover letter, résumé, and up to three personal or professional references by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date, 02 February 2026. This is a time‑limited position. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
EEO Statement The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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.
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