University of Connecticut Hiring for Educational Program Coordinator at Storrs Campus Full Time

Search #: 498060
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Academic Programs and Services

JOB SUMMARYUConn Husky Nutrition & Sport (UConn HNS) is hiring for two full-time positions that will serve as leaders and supporters with collaborative partnerships alongside youth, adults, families, teachers, and staff operating within school-based and community-based locations primarily within the city of Hartford and then across the State of Connecticut. UConn HNS is excited about the opportunity to engage with talented candidates possessing a range of diverse experience and expertise, with specific attention to one or more of the following areas of our sustained work;

• Dietetics and community nutrition education
• Sport and physical activity education
• Public health initiatives and education
• Leadership roles with curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation within school-based, after-school, and/or community-based settings
• Leadership roles with larger environmental initiatives within school-based, afterschool, and/or community-based settings
• College student development, mentoring, and support (graduate student-staff, undergraduate student-staff, paid interns, and student volunteers)

The Educational Program Coordinators will coordinate and support UConn HNS partnerships to plan and deliver educational sessions with participants, assist with program evaluation, be responsible for completing required reports, and perform related duties as required. In addition, these positions will play an important role in the development and supervision of UConn student staff, student interns, and student volunteers that support UConn HNS partnerships and programs.

Managed by representatives of the UConn HNS Leadership Team, our internal organization operates through and across five different teams (People, Partners, Impact, Communications, and Operations) to coordinate our work alongside people, collaborative partners, and our direct education programs. Candidates do not need to possess experience and expertise that matches with all the areas outlined above, however, we are seeking candidates with strengths, experience, and expertise that can support and enhance select components of the various organizational teams. To learn more about UConn HNS visit: https://huskynutritionsport.education.uconn.eduDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Director of the applicable organizational team, in alignment with the UConn HNS leadership team, responsibilities may include:

• Works with the Team Leader and fellow members of the Team in support of all partnerships and programs.
• Maintains active, clear, and respectful communication with community and university participants and partners.
• Collaborates with fellow Team members to enhance and support planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts across direct education programs.
• Supports planning and achievement of general program objectives, in alignment with USDA SNAP-Ed guidelines, with specific aims focused on increased knowledge, willingness and/or intent to try, and applied behaviors associated with USDA MyPlate, healthy food groups, healthy food consumption, and physical activity as part of healthy lifestyles.
• Strives for all engagement and educational sessions to be age appropriate across the lifespan, as well as culturally relevant and representative of the people we are fortunate to work alongside.
• Supports coordination and delivery of orientation and developmental training, individualized meetings, and general support for UConn graduate and undergraduate student staff, paid interns, and volunteers.
• Assists fellow team members in identifying and implementing opportunities for collaborating with partners to integrate policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies, in alignment with USDA SNAP-Ed guidelines.
• Attends consistent team meetings, as well as individual meetings with staff as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, community nutrition, public health, education, social work, sport management, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience as an educational program leader working with youth, families, and/or adults.
• Skill in implementing equity-focused principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating school-based, afterschool, and/or community-based partnerships, including managing logistics, communications, and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of curricular objectives, lesson planning, educational program delivery, and related evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience with staff development, knowledge-sharing, training, and workshop facilitation.
• Proficiency speaking and writing in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in dietetics, community nutrition, public health, education, social work, sport management, or a related field.
• More than three years of related experience as an educational program leader working with youth, families, and/or adults.
• Previous leadership roles with larger environmental initiatives within school-based, afterschool, and/or community-based settings.
• Previous leadership roles with curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation within school-based, afterschool, and/or community-based settings.
• Previous leadership roles with college student development, mentoring, and support for graduate student staff, undergraduate student staff, paid interns, and student volunteers across academic disciplines and/or professional industries.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating on evaluation design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport partnerships and programs, or other SNAP-Ed interventions.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, policies, and regulations.
• Proficiency speaking and writing in Spanish.

APPOINTMENT TERMSThis is an end-dated position subject to annual renewal based on funding and performance. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLYPlease apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498060 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 10, 2024.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.

Advertised: Dec 13 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 10 2024 Eastern Standard Time