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Work type: Extension, Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:Michigan State University Extension

Department:Extension Health And Nutrition 10058946

Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: Detroit, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne

Categories: Agriculture, Education/Training, Health Care Professional, Advising/Counseling, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Working/Functional Title

Older Adult Population Educator

Position Summary

This Means That All Staff At MSU Extension Are Dedicated To The Following

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization.

• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.
• We embrace that it is everyone’s job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
• We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
• We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.

Position Summary

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Health and Nutrition Institute (HNI), this position provides local as well as statewide leadership and educational programming expertise in nutrition and physical activity for the older adult population in Michigan, specifically through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed). This position will have statewide responsibilities and will collaborate across work teams, Institutes, and community groups, working with faculty, specialists, and educators for overall advancement of the needs of the Institute clientele.

In this position, you will identify, design, implement and evaluate research-based educational programs that meet current and projected outreach needs related to health, nutrition, and physical activity for the older individual. You will promote interventions that make the healthy choice the easy choice in community settings and work with community partners that provide support for SNAP-Ed eligible older adults. Through your leadership, you will support SNAP-Ed staff in providing age appropriate, culturally relevant, and neurodiverse education and support the policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change lead educator in guiding PSE coaching that supports community partners interested in creating or implementing PSE changes that support healthy lifestyles for SNAP-Ed eligible older adults in Michigan.

Through collaboration in research, engagement with community members, and dissemination of research-based information through various methods, including in-person and multimedia programming and written communications, you will explore and implement programs that lead to public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that support SNAP-Ed eligible audiences to improve their nutrition security, promote food access, encourage physical activity, and work with community partners to improve the settings where older adults eat, live, learn, work, play, shop, or worship. You will also develop, produce, and deliver SNAP-Ed outreach materials with messaging and content that is accessible and inclusive and is consistent with the Health and Nutrition Institute and/or SNAP-Ed messaging.

Your work will include close collaboration with colleagues at MSU and MSU Extension, as well as the diverse network of partner groups that include the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. You will collaborate with the SNAP-Ed Coordinator, PSE Lead Educator, and the Nutrition and Physical Activity work team. Acting as a statewide point of contact, you will provide support for the older adult population being reached through the SNAP-Ed program at MSU Extension.

Although negotiable, there will be space available for this position to work from the Macomb County MSU Extension office.

This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment, however, there is an expectation to work from a MSU Extension county office. The needs, responsibilities, and opportunities of an individual’s position and office location drive the ability and amount of work-location flexibility.

This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships intra- and inter-organizationally and create and promote positive public relations for MSU Extension and the HNI.
• In concert with the MSU Extension work team(s), work with federal, state, and county agencies to complete needs assessment of the community and develop effective programming.
• Communicate and interact with community groups to evaluate the needs of the clientele.
• Collaborate with MSU Extension staff to gather and report programming outputs and impacts, to demonstrate program effectiveness, and to guide future program priorities for MSU Extension, the HNI and work teams.
• Identify, develop, conduct, and evaluate innovative educational programs that meet current and projected statewide needs, and supports growth and understanding of critical issues facing people in Michigan.
• Author, produce, and submit regular research-based educational materials and articles.
• Other duties or projects as assigned by the Institute Director.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities.
• Understand and support the Health and Nutrition Institute’s efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and Civil Rights, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching diverse populations, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio-economic class and other human differences in rural, suburban and urban communities, and where applicable, increasing programmatic delivery and participation with tribal organizations and marginalized audiences.
• Serve as an information resource to clientele, partners, and Extension staff.
• Develop and utilize appropriate media methods to communicate current and timely information, research results, and relevant industry updates, as well as a schedule of current and future activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Public Health, Human Development, Nutrit

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience with marketing/promotion of educational programs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills, and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural, and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles.
• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.) for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications, and overall management.
• Familiarity with food assistance programs, aging, physical activity for older adults, and nutrition security.
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to create and carry out a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.
• Ability to travel in local and surrounding communities, and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities, and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, and other differences.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to public health, human development, nutrition, kinesiology, gerontology, social work, community health services, sociology, or related field must be earned by date of hire.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills and professional development from the last five years related to cultural competency and inclusive excellence.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently in an office environment without daily supervision and/or coaching.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated drive and initiative, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in successful contract and grant writing, including securing and managing grant funds and resources.
• 3-years’ experience in Extension program delivery or demonstrated ability and skill in educational program planning, implementation, and evaluation (relevant experience acquired within the last 5-years, preferred).

Required Application Materials

• Four (4) professional references including two (2) current or previous supervisors.
• Cover letter.
• Current resume/CV.

Special Instructions

This position is a full-time, fixed term end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon successful performance and continued funding.

Starting salary $55,000/year, commensurate with education and experience.

Website

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MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jul 24, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time