Training And Education Specialist - Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program

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Job Title Training and Education Specialist - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Posting Number P1829F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

This position will provide statewide leadership in staff training and education for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement in-depth training on curricula for adult and youth audiences, participant recruitment techniques, educational approaches, and other topics as needed.

• Evaluate effectiveness of curricula and implement updates as needed.

• Ensure NIFA-required continuous training opportunities for professional development of EFNEP Staff.

• Conduct virtual weekly or monthly "check-ins" to ensure staff have all support and resources required to complete their jobs.

• Conduct site reviews to ensure teaching strategies and program evaluations are appropriately and consistently implemented.

• Supervise county level training staff.

• Develop procedures for curriculum use to ensure program fidelity.

• Participate in department, university, state, and national programmatic work groups and committees.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and conduct training for county staff and partners as needed.

• Disseminate extension and research scholarship through journals, digital products, and conference presentations and seek recognition of excellence in programming.

• Provide service within professional organizations and on committees within the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University.

• Travel within the state and the continental US, with some overnight stays, to implement programming, assist/educate/monitor, and provide support to EFNEP.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned master's degree from an accredited institution in public health/community health, nutrition/dietetics, education, adult education, exercise science, workforce development, family & consumer sciences, or related field.

The Extension Specialist is a twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position. If hired with a master's degree, the incumbent will be expected to complete a doctoral degree within the initial eight-year employment period. As part of the Auburn University benefits package, the University offers tuition remission for full-time employees, up to 15 credit hours per year, at Auburn University-affiliated institutions. The position offers a three-tiered structure for advancement.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with limited resource audiences.

• Experience training adult learners.

• Demonstrated success and proficiency working with diverse teams and audiences.

• Experience writing for low literacy audiences.

• Knowledge of adult learning styles and adult education theories.

• Experience working with community-based programs such as SNAP-Ed and EFNEP.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Minimum Starting Salary

$59,427 for a Master's Degree

$71,427 for Ph.D.

Salary increases for years of relevant, professional work experience.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/03/2024 Close Date 10/01/2024 EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

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