Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Associate I, SPVR
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	SEBS-EFNEP
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Associate I Supervisor for SEBS-Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Reporting to the RCE, NJ Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), Sr. Program Coordinator, this grant funded 12-Month Program Associate I (PA I) SPVR position housed in Hudson County provides professional leadership, management, supervision and support for EFNEP projects in Essex, Passaic and Hudson Counties that utilize a paraprofessional (Community Assistant) model for the delivery of research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition education classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Supports volunteers in the delivery of educational outreach. Provide direct oversight to the Community Assistants in Hudson County, and secondary oversight, primarily classroom observations, for other Community Assistants in the Northeast Regional Unit (i.e., Essex and Passaic Counties). Responsible for recruiting agencies willing to host the program and will serve on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the program. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, and University outreach and budget guidelines with regard to all activities that occur within the project. Responsible for various reports designed to document the project’s success. Serves as a role model for his/her staff and maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	04
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	53752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	68037.500
Annual Maximum Salary	82323.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, in nutrition, public health, or a related health sciences subject area appropriate to the position responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of two years of professional experience (including some supervision) post degree or equivalent experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience working with the public and evidence of effective public relations skills. Teaching experience. Excellent computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet) Proficient in video conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Google Meets, Google Classrooms, Microsoft Teams) Experience and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and public speaking Excellent organizational skills Accurate, excellent budgeting and financial management skills Seasoned negotiation philosophies and problem-solving skills Ability to work with limited-resource, culturally diverse audiences Ability and willingness to work in a consistently high-energy, high-pressure atmosphere Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities Ability to quickly assess situations, think broadly and logically, make appropriate decisions that account for broad consequences, and act swiftly Ability to evaluate teaching skills of paraprofessionals and support staff, and provide proper supervision and management of staff and volunteers Ability to train agency staff and volunteers Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with accuracy
Preferred Qualifications	Registered Dietitian Fluent speaking, strongly preferred writing, and reading in Arabic
Equipment Utilized	Excellent computer skills including familiarity with website maintenance, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Email), video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meets, Google Classrooms, etc.) and Internet. A government supplied reporting system to data entry information will be needed for nutrition classes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Willingness to use personal vehicle to travel to various worksites throughout New Jersey Ability to work nights and weekends Ability and willingness to work in a consistently high-energy, high-pressure atmosphere. Must be able to travel using own vehicle. Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST3599
Posting Open Date	11/01/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Jersey City
State	NJ
Location Details	RCE/NJ EFNEP Hudson County Unit, 257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement