HEALTHY EATING, ACTIVE LIVING OUTREACH PROGRAM MANAGER

Job no: 98838-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:EXT/YFCD/HLTH/HLTH&WELL INST
Location: Wisconsin
Categories: Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Food Science, Nutritional Science

Position Summary:

As a program of the Extension Institute of Health & Well-Being, the Healthy Eating, Active Living Program works to promote and support the development of healthy living behaviors of youth and adults across Wisconsin through evidence-based health promotion programs. The Health & Well-Being Institute focuses on multi-level change models that include direct educational programs throughout the lifespan and cross-sector engagement for community-wide change. Current healthy eating, active living programming efforts include promoting food security, preventing chronic disease, food preservation education, promoting youth voice in school health and wellness planning and community coalition coaching.

The Healthy Eating, Active Living Outreach Program Manager provides statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Extension educational programs executed by Extension educators located throughout Wisconsin. The office location will be determined based on the successful candidate's preferences and availability of suitable space. Additional responsibilities of this position include personnel management, partnership development, financial oversight and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Healthy Eating, Active Living Outreach Program Manager reports directly to the Health & Well-Being Institute Director for management and supervision, hiring and employment authority, employment changes, compensation and benefits, supplies and expense budget, development of their plan of work, and performance reviews.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Required:
Master's or other graduate degree in a field that relates to the responsibilities of this position such as public health, community health education, nutritional sciences, kinesiology, or community psychology.

Preferred:
Doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline relevant to the focus of the center.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required:
5 or more years of professional experience developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on the impact and value of educational programs.
Previous program or project management experience.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting.
Established track-record of building partnerships with diverse groups.
Demonstrated experience effectively interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, sexual orientation and other aspects of human diversity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and coach others in a context of individual and cultural differences.

Preferred:
Experience managing budgets.
Successful experience obtaining funding through grants, contracts, gifts, and/or revenue generation.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, identify root causes, systems of influence and synthesize inter-disciplinary approaches to conceptualizing and addressing health equity work

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Department(s):

A473600-EXTENSION/YFCD/HLTH/HLTH&WELL INST

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

To begin the application process, click the Apply Now button.

You will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume addressing your skills and experience as they relate to the qualifications and duties in this job description.

Contact:

Susan Phipps
susan.phipps@wisc.edu
608-263-9784
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

OUTREACH PROG MGR I(P65NS)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

98838-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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Applications Open: Jun 6 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 23 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time