Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to Public

Employment Status: Part-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 09, Steps 01-08

Salary Range: $41,079.00-$52,183.00

 Date: May 22, 2015

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Coordinator is responsible for providing programmatic leadership for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program  in the areas of nutrition education, food safety, resource Management, and program outreach.  Incumbent is responsible for planning and coordinating classes for low income individuals and families within the District of Columbia. The EFNEP Program Coordinator has the responsibility for tracking all teaching activities and participants and administering all evaluation instruments. The incumbent is required to participate in orientation training, professional development, and self-study to develop and improve knowledge of the subject matter. The EFNEP Coordinator will work collaboratively with the other EFNEP staff.
 
The incumbent must be a team player, work effectively and efficiently with diverse internal and external constituencies, perform all duties with a high degree of efficiency, communicate effectively, work well under pressure and be familiar (or familiarize themselves) with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of CAUSES, UDC, and program sponsors.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Teaches series of classes from EFNEP Curricula and other approved  educational materials,  2) Recruit clients to maintain caseload, 3)Apply group teaching as a major delivery method; 4) Work toward increasing the number of participants enrolled, 5) Use available resources to evaluate progress of participants, 6) Refine techniques of recruiting and working with the groups that will encourage retention and motivation to modify behaviors, 7) Maintain continuous participation by a reasonable number of  EFNEP clients.
2. Coordinates and implements the series of EFNEP classes throughout the District of Columbia.
3. Holds and attends meetings and conferences as needed to assist the Project Specialist and volunteers in implementing EFNEP and its specific projects.
4. Cooperates with Project Specialist in developing the team approach to program development, implementation, and evaluation.
5. Maintains effective working relationship with other extension staff (internally and externally), to provide knowledge of new technology, best practices, and evidence-based information as well as assistance in programming methods and procedures.
6. Provides leadership for the development and implementation of advisory and program committees.
7. Prepares reports for submission to the Project Specialist and Director of the Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health.
8. Maintains current professional competence through participation in EFNEP, CNDH, and CAUSES staff development programs and opportunities and meetings sponsored by professional organizations.
9. Cooperates with other program units in planning and implementing interdisciplinary programs.
10. Acts as a liaison between project specialist and to media to promote EFNEP in print and on broadcast outlets.
11. Maintains records reflecting the number of residence served monthly.
12. Networks with the District of Columbia schools and agencies to conduct EFNEP activities.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

 
Required Qualifications
 

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related focus area of the position, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
2. One (1) year experience working with individuals who come from low socio-economic backgrounds.
3.  A valid driver’s license and vehicle preferred to travel within the city for classes.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
 

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University officials, officials from other agencies, colleagues and peers and the general public.
2. Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of various Federal and District agencies providing grant funding to the unit, or the ability to acquire such knowledge rapidly.
3. Knowledge in one or more extension program subject matter areas.
4. Knowledge of organization, operation, philosophy and objectives of the program.
5. Knowledge of the social economic and cultural factors affecting the CES program.
6. Ability to deal with the principals and techniques of the extension education.
7. Ability to improvise when necessary materials are not available.
8. Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
9. A genuine interest in people and demonstrate an ability to teach, relate to, and work effectively with people from diverse communities.
10.  Ability to work as a part of a team.
11.  Ability to contribute data to the monthly and annual reports for the SNAP-Ed program and CNDH Unit   reflecting your contributions to the community.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee is not eligible to participate in the University’s benefits plan. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.