Asst Director, Federal Nutrition Programs
Location
Auburn, AL | United States
Job description
Who we are:
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Our educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. We deliver science-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Our information and programs are available online or in person in all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities.
Perks & Benefits:
This position allows for the opportunity to flourish in a self-directed work environment and in a variety of locations throughout the county as well as some travel. This position is an employee of Auburn University.
Reasons you’ll love being a part of ACES - Auburn: - Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community!
- Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
- Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
- Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different!
- Opportunity for professional growth and continual learning and engagement!
- Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
- Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES team supports you and your work!
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) ( is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Director for Federal Nutrition Programs. The Assistant Director reports to the ACES Associate Director and serves as a member of the ACES System Program Team where they will communicate and collaborate with other Assistant Directors on campus and in the field. The Assistant Director provides visionary leadership to three, multimillion dollar Federal Nutrition Programs, EFNEP, SNAP-Ed, and Thriving Communities, including continued acquisition of internal and external resources. Oversees budgets (~$10M annually), personnel decisions (~82 FTEs), program development, and evaluation processes.
This is a one-year limited-term position. Continued employment is based on the continuation of extramural funding and is subject to renewal on an annual basis. Funding for this program has been continuous for over 50 years.
Responsibilities include :
- Coordinate program planning based upon needs assessments, available and future capacity, and system priorities and strengths.
- Guide complex decision making and innovative strategic planning including development of program goals, objectives, and strategies for Federal Nutrition Programs that meet sponsor, AU, and ACES requirements. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
- Oversee and monitor scope of work, budgets, evaluation, and reporting for subcontracting agencies.
- Stimulate and facilitate excellence in Federal Nutrition Program personnel through effective performance management, coaching, and mentoring. Maintain direct supervision personnel.
- Build the capacity of Federal Nutrition Programs by promoting and guiding scholarship and grantsmanship efforts for supervised staff.
- Provide leadership for marketing and communication strategies that advance the stature of Federal Nutrition Programs.
- Oversee federal reporting process for each Federal Nutrition Program.
- Foster coordination efforts between internal and external community nutrition programs.
- Act as an advocate for the communities and audiences served by Federal Nutrition Programs.
- Communicate quantitative and qualitative program impacts and meaningful program value internally and externally.
- Promote and guide intradisciplinary, interdisciplinary and interinstitutional activities. Serve as Federal Nutrition Programs liaison to Extension, University, and to constituents in the state of Alabama and nationally.
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