Lead nutrition

Position Information

Description & Details :

EFNEP / FNP Lead Program Coordinator and Community Health & Nutrition Specialist

The EFNEP / FNP Lead Program Coordinator and Community Health & Nutrition Specialist, is a 12-month, non-tenure track, 100% Extension position.

The specialist is a member of a statewide Extension Family and Community Wellness team responsible for providing leadership to create and deliver innovative learning experiences that empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education.

The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) provides SNAP-Education for North Dakotans at risk for food insecurity through evidence-based educational programming and other outreach to improve access to healthful food and physical activity opportunities.

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a nutrition education program for low resource families with children.

This position will be supervised by the Assistant Director, Family & Community Wellness.

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

Grant Administration 45%

• Work with assistant director and EFNEP / FNP program coordinator to establish program goals, assess needs, evaluate and report outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day administrative oversight for NDSU Extension EFNEP and FNP.
• Assist in the development of an EFNEP plan of work, FNP state proposal, and federal reports annually.
• Interpret and apply federal policies and management recommendations.
• Responsible for the management of routine audits.

Support EFNEP / FNP Program Staff 30%

• Maintain regular contact with EFNEP / FNP staff members and other county Extension agents involved in nutrition education.
• Work with district directors and EFNEP / FNP program coordinator to assist in the recruitment and hiring of EFNEP and FNP educators.
• Work with the EFNEP / FNP Program Coordinator to provide training and mentorship to EFNEP and FNP educators statewide.
• Provide feedback to district directors related to EFNEP and FNP educators work for annual reviews if requested.

Educational Programming 25%

• Identify evidence-based programs and contribute to the development of programs that EFNEP and FNP educators can teach to local constituents.
• Develop, implement and evaluate a continuum of health, nutrition and wellness educational programs and initiatives for youth and adults.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholder groups (e.g., state, regional and federal agencies, government officials, city planners, public health agencies, community groups, for-profits and non-profits, and community members)
• Contribute to research and scholarship in community health and nutrition.NDSU holds the copyright for Extension developed materials.

Other

• Ensure compliance with federal, tribal, state and local law, policies and procedures, including Civil Rights, youth protection and NDSU Human Resources.
• Read and abide by all the rules and regulations at NDSU as outlined in the NDSU Policy Manual.
• Be an active learner and keep relevant with new teaching strategies, advances in the professional field, technology, news and related research.
• Be self-directed with minimal supervision in the work environment.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through cooperation, collaboration and teamwork with others by developing and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, faculty, staff, employees, and clientele.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in food, nutrition, education or related field
• Demonstrated ability to build effective collaborations with others including diverse clientele, other agencies, advisory groups, professional peers and volunteers
• Experience in program development / management of teaching adults
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate and complete work records
• Experience using technology for program development, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to organize multiple projects and work independently and part of a team
• A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with and writing / managing federal programs or other granting agencies
• Ability to understand and work with limited resource families
• Demonstrated knowledge of tools and approaches to creating systems change around nutrition and physical activity
• Extension experience

Applicant Materials Required :

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Three Professional References
• Screening will begin 1 / 5 / 25

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits :

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family PlanOption of a PPO / Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings AccountBenefits begin the first of the month following date of hire Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement PlanEmployer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse / Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include : Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
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About Us :

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle.

The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

EO / AA Statement :

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression / identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement :

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.

NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.

Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice :

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

Last updated : 2024-11-26