Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P07759UF
Description:
The Division of Extension and Engagement with the Extension Family & Community Health Program is seeking a Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position. This position is located in Grants Pass, Oregon.
This Outreach Program Coordinator is a member of the regional and statewide team of the Oregon State University ( OSU ) Extension Family and Community Health ( FCH ) program affiliated with the College of Health ( COH ). This FCH / SNAP -Ed Program Coordinator position will serve Jackson and Josephine counties and is based at the OSU Extension Service Office in Grants Pass, Oregon. Decisions regarding this position are in consultation with the Program Leaders and the Regional Director. Program Mission
Extension FCH and the College of Health align toward a common vision of lifelong health and well-being for individuals, families, and communities in Oregon. This affiliation brings national distinction among land-grant universities and schools of public health because of the unique, built-in capacity for impactful outreach through Extension Service FCH . The FCH program integrates an interdisciplinary, public health focus on health and well-being equity across the lifespan, and human sciences research into community-related practice.
The primary focus of this position is SNAP -Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education) and EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Program), federally funded nutrition education and obesity prevention programs targeting SNAP -eligible audiences. SNAP -Ed and EFNEP provides evidence-based interventions including hands-on learner-centered direct education as well as community-based work related to policy, systems, and environmental change.
Purpose of the position:
The FCH / SNAP -Ed Program Coordinator is expected to provide overall leadership to the Extension FCH and SNAP -Ed programs in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Specifically, the faculty member maintains a robust portfolio of programming related to statewide focus areas of public health and nutrition, food systems, physical activity, and health leadership. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with peer educators and researchers to address regional and statewide issues. The specific areas of programming are determined in conjunction with representatives of local communities.
The FCH - SNAP -Ed Program Coordinator is considered to be a member of the team of Extension faculty and staff serving Jackson and Josephine Counties. Collaborative work across disciplines, organizational units, and Extension programs areas is expected. Programming is done in collaboration with community partners, such as schools, farmers' markets, food banks and pantries, and government and non-profit agencies. SNAP -Ed delivers nutrition and healthy lifestyle programming through educators working in community settings. Jackson and Josephine county programs are delivered in both rural and urban communities.
This professional faculty member is expected to provide appropriate specialized expertise to support area or statewide FCH programming. The specializations will be determined in consultation with the OSU Extension Family and Community Health Program Leader and the Regional Director and will be complementary to those of other Extension faculty in the region or state.
About the division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our Division website :
The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements.
Commitment to inclusive excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations. In addition, this individual will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.
For more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence:
OSU Division of Extension and Engagement's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit
OSU Mission Statement
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Typically requires Bachelor's Degree in field relevant to program focus. May require certification or licensure as appropriate to the position.
Requirements :
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
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About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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