Program Associate I, SPVR

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Oct 25, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Associate I, SPVR
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	SEBS-EFNEP
Overview	The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate I, SPVR for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the RCE, NJ EFNEP Assistant Director, SPVR this grant funded 12-Month Program Associate I SPVR position for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program ( EFNEP) will be housed in Essex County, and will provide professional leadership, management, supervision and support for programs that utilize a paraprofessional (Community Assistant) model in Essex and Passaic Counties for the delivery of research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition education classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Supports volunteers in the delivery of educational outreach. Some direct education is provided by the PA, including: ongoing training provided for staff and volunteers, and train-the-educator programs for agencies interested in offering education to their eligible participants using their own staff. Recruits agencies willing to host the program. Ensures compliance with all federal, and University outreach and budget guidelines with regards to all activities that occur within the project. Responsible for various reports designed to document the project's success. Serves on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the program. Serves as a role model for his/her staff, and maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	60028.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	75982.00
Annual Maximum Salary	91936.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, in nutrition, public health, or a related health sciences subject area appropriate to the position responsibilities, and at least two years of professional experience (including some supervision) post degree or equivalent experience. This professional experience period may include work done at the graduate level, if the candidate's graduate experience required a substantial project leadership role that was related to Community Nutrition.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid New Jersey Driver's License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience working with the public and evidence of effective public relations skills. Teaching experience. Excellent computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet). Proficient in video conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Google Meets, Google Classrooms, Microsoft Teams). Experience and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and public speaking. Excellent organizational skills. Accurate, excellent budgeting and financial management skills. Seasoned negotiation philosophies and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with limited-resource, culturally diverse audiences. Ability and willingness to work in a consistently high-energy, high-pressure atmosphere. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Ability to quickly assess situations, think broadly and logically, make appropriate decisions that account for broad consequences, and act swiftly. Ability to evaluate teaching skills of paraprofessionals and support staff, and provide proper supervision and management of staff and volunteers. Ability to train new employees and volunteers. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications	Registered Dietitian. Fluent speaking, strongly preferred writing, and reading in Spanish.
Equipment Utilized	The Program Associate I is expected to have excellent computer skills including familiarity with website maintenance, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Email), and Internet. A government supplied reporting system to data entry information will be needed for nutrition classes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability and willingness to work in a consistently high-energy, high-pressure atmosphere. Must be able to travel using own vehicle. Must be able to lift to 35 lbs.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2028
Posting Open Date	08/21/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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