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| Program Assistant - Nutrition Educator |
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| About the Organization |
| Name: |
University of Connecticut |
| Department: |
Center for Public Health and Health Policy |
| Industry: |
Education/Academic/Research |
| Description: |
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| About the Position |
| Internal Ref.: |
Search #2009270 and #200927 |
| Job Type: |
Full-Time |
| Related Areas: |
Community Health
Health Communication
Health Promotion
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition
Public Health - General
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| Openings: |
2 |
| Location: |
Storrs, CT (United States) | Map It! |
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| Description: |
THE POSITION: This is a full time, end-date position renewable twice a year (March 31 and September 30), depending on the
availability and maintenance of funding. More than one opening may be available contingent on funding. Under the
direction of the Healthy Communities Program director and designated staff, the program assistant provides program and
related administrative support for nutrition and physical activity promotion and effective food use to clients with limited
resources. The incumbent works as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Connections team to
deliver community programming to limited resource caretakers and their children in several community settings. In
addition, the program assistant will train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate and graduate students providing
coordinated education. The incumbent will assist with program evaluation and be responsible for completing required
reports and perform related duties as required. |
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| Compensation: |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Qualifications: |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Good writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, which includes the ability to work with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Organizational ability that will allow for effective team participation and maintenance of records
• Ability to provide programming at a variety of sites throughout Connecticut
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, health education, or a closely related field
• A demonstrated commitment to community nutrition programming and at least three years experience delivering
creative approaches to nutrition education.
Other highly desirable but not required qualifications include registration as a dietitian with the American Dietetic
Association and fluency in Spanish. |
| Start Date: |
06/19/2009 |
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The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity employer. |
Posting available until Saturday,
June 06, 2009
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| For more information, contact: |
| Name: |
Susan Beeman
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| Address: |
University of Connecticut
Center for Public Health and Health Policy
2006 Hillside Road, Unit 1109
Storrs, CT 06269 |
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860-486-4666 |
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| E-mail: |
susan.beeman@uconn.edu |
| Web: |
http://publichealth.uconn.edu |
| How to Apply: |
Interested applicants should send a letter of application outlining qualifications and experiences and examples of specific programs and/or materials developed, resume, transcripts for all post secondary degrees, and the
names and contact information of three references to:
Ms. Susan Beeman, MS, RD
University of Connecticut
Center for Public Health and Health Policy
2006 Hillside Road, Unit 1109
Storrs, CT 06269
or electronically (MS Word or Adobe PDF) to: susan.beeman@uconn.edu.
Include the position search number on all correspondence. |
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