Program Associate , SPVR

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Program Associate I, SPVR

Job Category:
Staff & Executive
- Administrative & Support

Department: EFNEP

Overview:
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate I, SPVR for The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). Reporting to the RCE, NJ EFNEP Assistant Director, SPVR this grant funded 12-Month Program AssociateI SPVR position for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) will be housed in Middlesex County, and will provide professional leadership, management, supervision and support for programs that utilize a paraprofessional (Community Assistant) model in Middlesex County 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 the position are the following:

• Supports volunteers in the delivery of educational outreach.
• Provides some direct education including: ongoing training provided for staff and volunteers, and train-the-educator programs for agencies interested in offering education to their eligible participants using their own staff.
• Recruits agencies willing to host the program.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, and University outreach and budget guidelines with regards to all activities that occur within the project.
• Oversees various reports designed to document the project's success.
• Serves on appropriate boards and councils in the community to maintain a strong presence for the program.
• Serves as a role model for his/her staff, and maintains a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times.

Exempt

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The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

37.50

37.50

Day

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be…