Assistant Coordinator of Nutrition Education Programs

Position

Assistant Coordinator for Nutrition Education Programs, K-State Research and Extension in Human Nutrition

Full time, 12-month, term with no consideration of tenure and standards for non-reappointment do not apply.  Reappointment is contingent upon continued funding and a need for the services.

Position will focus on community-based nutrition education programs delivered through K-State Research and Extension. Work will be done in collaboration with FNP and EFNEP coordinator, KSRE faculty, nutrition educators and internal as well as external partners.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifying appropriate curricula for use in community based nutrition education programs for limited resource families  
• Critiquing newly identified, developed or updated teaching materials
• Making timely updates to curricula, teaching tools and newsletters, and helping to identify key persons to participate in the revision process
• Participating in team development of new teaching materials as needed
• Assessing state nutrition education needs; identifying and integrating data needed to support program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Interfacing with state and federal program partners
• Staying current with latest research-based information related to nutrition and household food security

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree, with at least one degree in nutrition or closely related field
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups, and through mass media.  Particular emphasis will be placed on ability to effectively write for low literacy audiences.
• Access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License

Preferred

• Experience working with people from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Experience in developing and evaluating informal educational programs

Application Information

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of application stating that you are applying for the Assistant Coordinator, Nutrtion Education Programs position. The letter should address experiences related to responsibilities and qualifications for this position.
2. An example of your writing that is targeted toward audiences with limited reading skills.
3. A resume which includes the following: educational background/work experience, professional organizations and activities; volunteer responsibilities; honors; publications, articles and major presentations; and any other information important to communicate your qualifications for this position. Also include the names, complete mailing addresses and phone numbers for three professional references familiar with your work, including college professors if a recent graduate.

Submit to:

Dr. Sandra Procter, Search Committee Chair
Extension Specialist
Department of Human Nutrition
204 Justin Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2012, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Background check is required.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity.