Grant Manager, Nutrition and Public Health

The grant manager is responsible for managing: the health coaching initiative, implantation of Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) Preschool, Families and Community Project; nutrition educators; students; and program evaluation for the SNAP-Ed program.

Management of Initiatives: 

• Participate in state and local coalitions, councils, and stakeholder groups to expand the reach of direct education and PSE initiatives such as WISEWOMEN
• Serve as a train the trainer for CATCH Early Childhood intervention 
• Conduct CATCH site visits and serve as resource for preschools enrolled in CEC

Management of Direct Education:

• Create and revise online nutrition education modules
• Research online nutrition education programs and interactive platforms for clients’ best learning and accessibility
• Assist and troubleshoots with social media content
• Evaluate program efficacy by conducting site visits and collecting partner and staff feedback to ensure appropriate nutrition education delivery
• Maintain ongoing communication with program coordinator and grant director concerning all aspects of program delivery 
• Develop and export quarterly logs (Civil Rights, sites visited and staff trainings) to DPH
• Update office 365, employee manual, and job descriptions as needed

Management of NET:

• Assist in developing and managing a motivated team
• Recruit, train, appraise, supervise, support, develop and guide employees including mentoring University of Saint Joseph nutrition students and interns
• Manage ADP and expenses by approve employee time sheets and creation of expense reports

Health Coaching Team Manager:

• Develop and maintain health coaching initiative and toolkit
• Develop and manage tracking and evaluation survey for health coaching sessions
• Recruits and trains new health coaching staff 
• Conduct the majority of individual THC sessions for SNAP-Ed clients 
• Maintain flexibility regarding each participant, their schedule and goals
• Maintain documentation for each health coaching participant including health coaching database
• Assemble supplemental health coaching materials for clients, if needed 
• Mail certificates with incentive

Data Entry:

• Organize and enter completed health coaching and follow up data 
• Maintain confidentiality of all documents with client information
• Receive, transport, and enter paperwork via the DPH database in a timely manner

Follow-Up:

• Develop follow-up procedure and train staff accordingly
• Maintain follow-up database and Excel spreadsheet
• Conduct weekly follow-up calls by phone and/or email and completed evaluation forms for participant  

Education & Experience

• Masters of Science or Public Health and RDN with prior experience in the program (required)
• Previous experience providing community and group education (strongly preferred)
• Previous experience working in a self-directed environment (strongly preferred) 
• Previous experience working with patients, clients and customers (strongly preferred)
• Previous experience working with low-income, culturally-diverse populations (strongly preferred)
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Other Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Registered and insured vehicle must provide your own transportation to and from sites
• ServSafe Food handler certified preferred

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed (e.g., mail merge, data base management).  Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph 
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation