Outreach Programs Administrator - Hunger Solutions Institute

This is a four year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon availability of funding.

Hunger Solutions Institute ( HSI) in the College of Human Sciences seeks an Outreach Programs Administrator to coordinate program operations and support strategic development of local and regional food systems serving Alabama and the southeast.

About HSI:
HSI was established by the College of Human Sciences and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station at Auburn University in February 2012. A foundational principle of HSI is that hunger is a solvable problem, but only when the relevant knowledge from all academic disciplines is combined with the abilities and strengths of all sectors. HSI seeks to leverage collective efforts to promote development, adoptions, and advancement of innovative, best practices to address food and nutrition security. To learn more about the Hunger Solutions Institute, please visit: https://hsi.auburn.edu/.

Coordinate day to day operations as primary contact of HSI's Hunger and Food Systems efforts, including developing and coordinating activities to accomplish work plan(s); answering daily emails from stakeholders, partners and interested partners; meeting with HSI Managing Director and other HSI Outreach Programs Administrators; collaborating and meeting with partners, interested partners, funders, etc.; maintaining accurate and up-to-date records; participating in appropriate professional societies and groups; attending virtual and/or in-person local, state, regional, and national events; leading research group and advisory board in conjunction with HSI Managing Director.

Assist with strategic development of local and regional food systems serving Alabama and the southeast, including but not limited to:

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Level II: Master's degree - No specific discipline, plus 2 years experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Level III: Master's degree - No specific discipline, plus 4 years experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Professional and/or academic background in food systems, value chain and/or business; knowledge of public and private funding available for local and regional food systems enhancements; basic understanding of program coordination within a partnership and institution of higher education.

Knowledge of desktop computer operations and Microsoft Office.

Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle for travel between sites; ability to complete CITI training within 60 days of hire.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and within a team; attention to detail; ability to tailor training and outreach messages to different audiences; ability to build and foster partnerships with local, state, and national entities, ability to manage multiple tasks.

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