Extension Educator-Fixed

Job no: 581391
Work type: Extension, Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Health And Nutrition 10058946
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Crawford
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Extension Program Associate-EXPA, Fixed Term Academic Staff, MSU Extension- EXPA, Advising/Counseling, Agriculture, Education/Training, Health Care Professional, Research/Scientific, Non-Union
Working/Functional Title

Comm Behav Health/Disease Prev Mgmt Ed

Position Summary

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Health and Nutrition Institute, this position provides local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in Disease Prevention and Management and Community Behavioral Health. This position assesses community health needs; implements evidence-based programs; designs and evaluates educational programming based on applied research and program evaluation methods; ensures dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including multi-media, presentations and written articles; and, serves as an informational resource for Extension personnel and clientele. Community behavior health includes interdisciplinary perspectives to deal with system changes, policies, and environmental changes of communities and institutions and includes being responsive to mental health and substance abuse prevention across the state and promoting behavioral health literacy within Extension and across Michigan communities. This position will be based out of the MSU Extension office located in Crawford County.

Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities

Develop, conduct and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected needs for disease prevention/management and behavioral health.

Communicate and interact with community groups to assess the needs of clientele and communities and develop effective programming.

Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to conduct and evaluate programming efforts.

In concert with the MSUE work team(s), work with federal, state and county agencies to complete needs assessment of the community and develop effective programming.

Develop and utilize appropriate media methods to communicate current and timely information, research results, and relevant industry updates, as well as create a schedule of current and future activities.

Create and promote positive public relations for MSU Extension and the Health and Nutrition Institute.

Author, produce and submit regular research-based educational articles and products.

Serve as an information resource to clientele, partners and Extension staff.

Actively participate in professional development opportunities.

Gather and report programming outputs and impacts, to demonstrate program effectiveness and to guide future program priorities for MSU Extension, the Health and Nutrition Institute, and the work group aligned with.

Work to ensure that community needs assessments, program development, and recruitment efforts include the engagement of Michigan’s diverse residents across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other characteristics.

Understand and implements Civil Rights policies and procedures.

Other duties or projects as assigned by the Institute Director.

Required Degree

Masters -public health, health science, nutrition

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to public health, health science, nutrition, dietetics, counseling, nursing or a related health field of study, by date of hire.

Demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Ability to create and carryout a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.

Experience with marketing and promotion of educational programs.

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Experience and proven ability working productively with a team.

Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently in an office environment without daily supervision and/or coaching.

Proficiency in use of technology (e.g. web research, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.) for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications and overall management.

Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities including but not limited to race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences.

Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.

Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.

Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.

Ability to travel on a regular basis within local and surrounding communities, as well as occasional long distance travel outside the assigned area, in order to perform the duties of this position.

Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.

Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Desired Qualifications

3-years of experience in Extension, or health education program delivery, or demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation and evaluation (relevant experience acquired within the last 5-years preferred).

Required Application Materials

Current resume/CV

Cover letter

Four (4) professional references, including at least two (2) prior or current supervisors

Special Instructions

This is a full time, fixed term end-dated appointment renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Website

https://youtu.be/Y8JG_t8UrUM

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: May 24, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 4, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time