Nutrition Program Manager

Company: University of Central Missouri

Job Location: Warrensburg, 64093

Category: Nutrition and Dietetics

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type: Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number: 997125

Division: Nutrition

Description

This position will support managing the day-to-day operations and logistics of the Master of Science in Nutrition programs. This position will play a key part in shaping future dietitians and nutrition professionals by supporting program initiatives and teaching nutrition and food service management courses as needed.

Examples of Duties

50%:

• Serve as a first point of contact and guide prospective students through the eligibility and application process
• Utilize software and engage with third parties to support the onboarding of students.
• Schedule and manage tasks for recruitment and retention efforts, including student orientations and the student handbook
• Manage collection of assessment data for timely entry into Nuventive and for storage in program records
• Oversee scheduling of program and other meetings, and handling meeting minutes (including taking and filing).
• Stay current on software systems related to the given tasks (e.g., programmatic record keeping, course enrollment, student and preceptor performance evaluations), including Validity Solutions, Trajecsys, Banner, Argos, and DICAS.

25%:

In concert with the ACEND Director, assist with the following:

1. Vet and secure Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) sites
2. Create and maintain affiliation agreements for programmatic, NKH, and CHST needs
3. Assist with the training of preceptors for SEL sites

Represent the director and program at various meetings, including in the absence of the program director.

25%:

• Oversee student records, schedule, and manage tasks used for the 7-year ACEND accreditation process
• Gather and monitor formal and informal program feedback from faculty, students, preceptors, alums, and pertinent stakeholders.
• Promptly alert the program director of any conflicts, issues, or problems that may arise.

0-25%:

• If needed, serve as the instructor of record for up to one SEL course per term in the program.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in food, nutrition, or a related field required

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a practicing dietitian post RDN credentialing required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work autonomously and align with supervisory input preferred
• Evidence of activity in professional organizations and membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
• Professional experience in food service/culinary/management preferred
• Experience with teaching college-level courses preferred

Supplemental Information

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Lifting (Weight) - 20 lbs

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.