Associate Extension Specialist in Nutrition 220059

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

21h

About The Position

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences invites applications for an 11-month, full-time, career-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Extension Specialist. The position is focused on community nutrition education, including leadership of the Oklahoma State University Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP) and the USDA NIFA Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027. The specialist will develop and maintain expertise in community nutrition education, lead program planning and delivery, supervise and support EFNEP personnel, manage program evaluation and finances, and develop funding proposals. The role also includes grant and program collaboration, reporting and compliance, sharing evidence-based information, and supporting Extension’s land-grant mission and the health and wellness of Oklahomans. The required qualification is an earned master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences, Health Education, or a related field. Candidates must have experience and documented success in program planning, proposal development, personnel and budget management, administration or project management of federally administered grants, and leading, managing, and evaluating nutrition education programs. A Registered Dietitian (Nutritionist) or Master of Public Health credential and a demonstrated commitment to professional and community service and development are preferred. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications and is contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences, Health Education, or a related field.
Experience and documented success in program planning, proposal development, and personnel and budget management.
Administrative or project management experience with federally administered grants.
Experience leading, managing, and evaluating nutrition education programs.
Provide evidence of employment eligibility as required.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian (Nutritionist) credential or Master of Public Health (MPH) credential.
Demonstrated commitment to professional and community service and development.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge base in community nutrition education programs.
Collaborate with county and district Extension directors on placement, supervision, and performance appraisal of off-campus CNEP employees.
Interpret federal regulations and develop successful EFNEP funding proposals, including plans of work, approaches, personnel management, and budgets.
Lead hiring, training, supervision, performance appraisal, and development of EFNEP personnel.
Lead program delivery and effectiveness and manage the evaluation system.
Partner with colleagues on grants and programs focused on community nutrition.
Work with Extension colleagues to support the land-grant mission and improve health and wellness knowledge for Oklahomans.
Provide sound fiscal management of the OSU Community Nutrition Education Program.
Prepare and submit progress reports to funding agencies and OCES administration.
Review EFNEP program accomplishments and provide feedback to OCES District Directors and Family and Consumer Sciences District Program Specialists.
Disseminate evidence-based information through a variety of media and professional outlets.
Ensure compliance with Extension, federal, state, university, agency, partner, and department reporting requirements.
Collaborate with agencies and partners at university, state, and federal levels.
Assist with statewide functions and perform committee assignments related to Extension programs.