FOODWISE NUTRITION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Job no: 99518-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:EXT/YFCD/HLTH/NUTR/FOODWI
Location: Milwaukee
Categories: Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Food Science, Nutritional Science

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Program Administrator provides leadership and management for the Milwaukee County FoodWIse Program. The Nutrition Program Administrator will be responsible for staff training and supervision, program planning, evaluation and reporting, and developing and managing the local program budget.

This position is a part of the Extension Institute for Health & Well-Being with programmatic emphasis in the FoodWIse Program. FoodWIse works collaboratively with local agencies/organizations to deliver evidence-based education strategies, accompanied by policy, systems and environmental supports, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of healthy food choices and active lifestyles for people with limited income. FoodWIse is federally funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) grants.

This position reports directly to the Area Extension Director for supervision, employment changes, compensation and benefits and performance reviews.

This FoodWIse Nutrition Program Administrator position is located in Milwaukee County; specific location and programming coverage is contingent on continued availability of federal funds and may be reassigned to align with funder and Extension programming priorities.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Required:
Bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences, dietetics, community health education, public health, family and consumer sciences, social work or related field

Preferred:
Master's degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position
Experience in budget development and fiscal management

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Required:
Experience supervising and managing staff
At least 2 years of relevant field and work experience in the area of programming and service delivery
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and other community-based organizations
Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work
Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity

Preferred:
Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and evaluating direct education programs and policy, systems and environmental change interventions designed to support behavior change
Demonstrated skills in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings
Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes
Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments
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.

Working Conditions:
Make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions
Work evenings or weekends as needed to meet local needs

Department(s):

A473631-EXTENSION/YFCD/HLTH/NUTR/FOODWI

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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jenny Abel at 414-615-0551 or jenny.abel@wisc.edu.

Contact:

Susan Phipps
susan.phipps@wisc.edu
608-262-7106
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:

ADMIN PROGRAM SPEC(R07DN) or ASSOC ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

99518-AS

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Applications Open: Jul 7 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close:Jul 26 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time