Assistant Director, Community Nutrition Program

Assistant Director, Community Nutrition Program

Hiring Department: CPHP

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021156

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About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Community Nutrition Program by

developing internal and external partnerships, supervision of programming staff and managing grant writing

and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with oversight for the partnerships including providing directing and support to programming_x000d_ staff.x000d • Assist with establishing community partnership opportunities between agencies, program and CPHP.x000d Ensures all partnerships activities meet USDA compliance.x000d • Assist with oversight of development; corporate and foundation support for UIC Great Cities_x000d_ Neighborhoods Initiatives CPHP.x000d • Coordinate and implement program goals and strategies in collaboration with the Program Director_x000d_ and core management team members.x000d • Identify partnering opportunities to leverage existing grants and develop complementary grant_x000d_ proposals_x000d_ • Assist program director with coordination of grant proposal development and submission process;x000d ensuring that proposals, reports and other documents are well written, strategic, and submitted on_x000d_ schedule.x000d • Assist with strategic program planning; enrichment programs and communications and public_x000d_ relations planning.x000d • Assist with formulation of standard operating procedures( i.e. vacation requests, call in procedures,x000d scheduling) including guidelines to ensure safety and welfare of community members.x000dx000d • Assist with development and implementation of assessment tools to analyze effectiveness of CPHP_x000d_ programs. Ensures program goals are met including those proposed by internal and external partners.x000d • Assist with annual program plan and strategic objectives.x000d • Participates and represents the NI and CPHP at state wide, regional and national nutrition education_x000d_ conferences.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Masters' degree in Public Health or related field with five years' experience in community health or case

management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in SNAP-Ed, training in Community Health Science, Nutrition Science, or Policy.

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