-Serve as a leader and manager of the application process and subaward disbursement process. Monitor and bring continuous improvement to the process.
-Work with sub-awardees to meet the requirements of 2 CFR 200.331 and EPA’s Subaward Policies.
-Create and implement a simplified online registration process.
-Work with subawardees to assure compliance.
-Lead the disbursement of funds to meet EPA guidelines for timelines and reporting, including record keeping and tracking.
-Develop a support network online to be utilized by subrecipients.
-Offer training with partners annually for subrecipients (three trainings per year).
-Create a network among the subrecipients for sharing information, forming partnerships and compliance assistance.
-Develop evaluation information for baseline and continuous improvement, with the goal of an improved process overall.
-Insure that subrecipients complete and submit annual reports based on expectations in their subawards.
-Develop and implement an efficient online reporting system.
-Monitor subrecipient progress and review deliverables.
-Engage with partners (AAPSE and CropLife) to insure professional development by creating a national network enabling participants to engage in on-line workshops.  Workshops will provide incentives, educational materials, and training to receive updates from the pesticide safety industry.
-Create an advisory team of pesticide educators, industry professionals and operational development experts to conduct regular system reviews and suggest needed improvement.

-Project organizational skills.
-Demonstrated ability to meet set deadlines and meet all sponsor reporting requirements in a timely manner.
-Demonstrated ability to solicit participants on administrative systems and implement appropriate improvements.
-Demonstrated ability developing professional development programs and professional support groups.
-Self-starter, learner and critical thinker with who thrives in a culture that is dynamic, mission-driven and service-oriented.
-Ability to work in a virtual environment.
-Demonstrated success in project planning, implementation, management, coordination, reporting and financial controls.
-Ability to be a positive, entrepreneurial and high-energy team member.
-Proved ability to work effectively with team members, PSEP Coordinators and strategic partners.

-Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of experience in the field of education and a minimum of two years direct experience in project management or grant administration.
-In-depth knowledge of and experience with:  Project management, Effective communications, and Problem analysis and problem solving.
-Virtual communication methods.
-Working knowledge of current applicable EPA rules and regulations.
-Knowledge of the EPA’s Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program desirable but not required.
-Knowledge and familiarity with Pesticide Safety Education programs and the pesticide industry desirable but not required.
-Strong communication skills that include written, verbal, face-to-face and virtual connections.
-Experience in a virtual team environment preferred.
-Working knowledge of Cooperative Extension preferred.

To apply for this position please complete the qualifying questions below AND submit the following information to Brenna Kotar, Assistant to the CEO, eXtension Foundation, ceoassistant@extension.org:

-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Three professional references, including email and phone number contact

In order to be considered for this position, please use this form to complete the qualifying questions.