Job Summary

The department of Cooperative Extension Services (CES) is seeking a 4-H Data and Event Coordinator. With minimal supervision, you will provide leadership to the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program in reporting and accountability and event management.  

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Ensuring end-user support for the 4-H data management systems, including both Extension staff and Extension clientele
• Guiding end users in accessing the system for a variety of functions including 4-H events and activities.  End users include county extension office staff, guardians of 4-H participants, volunteers, and other professional and support staff
• Managing the data and databases to ensure proper tracking and documentation and end-user support requests
• Facilitating changes in the data management system based on data collection, end user requests and State 4-H Office decisions
• Creating Purdue Extension-specific, accessible documentation for staff implementation of data management system setup and functionality
• Troubleshooting, creating, and updating FAQs for end users
• Determining appropriate delivery methods for system training and communication
• Developing and conducting online training opportunities for staff related to the system’s functionality; new employees enter the system monthly
• Identifying unique needs and maintaining responsiveness to emerging issues
• Providing leadership and oversight to set up and facilitate the use of the data management system’s applications for state 4-H statewide events and activities, such as the State Fair, camps, and Career Development Events, as well as smaller local events, which may include processing the collection of registrations and fees
• Developing and running standard and specific 4-H data requests and reports for business office, campus faculty and staff, and Extension leadership

What We're Looking For:

• Master’s degree in communications, management, education or related field
• 6 months of experience with analyzing data and event management
• In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. (Bachelors degree + 2.5 years of experience)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong planning and communication skills, attention to detail, leadership, teamwork and group process skills
• Understanding of importance of data utilization to demonstrate programmatic impact
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, including prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines

What We'd Like You to Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check and MVR check is required for employment in this position
• Please attach the names and email addresses of at least three (3) references. As the application review process moves forward, an e-Reference form may be sent to the references for completion
• FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period