This is a five year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon availability of funding.

Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) in the College of Human Sciences seeks an Outreach Programs Administrator to coordinate program operations and support strategic development of local and regional food systems serving Alabama and the southeast.

About HSI:
HSI was established by the College of Human Sciences and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station at Auburn University in February 2012. A foundational principle of HSI is that hunger is a solvable problem, but only when the relevant knowledge from all academic disciplines is combined with the abilities and strengths of all sectors. HSI seeks to leverage collective efforts to promote development, adoptions, and advancement of innovative, best practices to address food and nutrition security.

To learn more about the Hunger Solutions Institute, please visit: https://hsi.auburn.edu/.

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Level I: Master's degree in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain, Nutrition, Food Systems, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Level II: Master's degree in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain, Nutrition, Food Systems, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field plus 2 years experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Level III: Master's degree in Agriculture, Business, Supply Chain, Nutrition, Food Systems, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field plus 4 years experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Professional and/or academic background in food systems, value chain and/or business; knowledge of public and private funding available for local and regional food systems enhancements; basic understanding of program coordination within a partnership and institution of higher education

Knowledge of desktop computer operations and Microsoft Office

Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle for travel between sites; ability to complete CITI training within 60 days of hire

Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and within a team; attention to detail; ability to tailor training and outreach messages to different audiences; ability to build and foster partnerships with local, state, and national entities, ability to manage multiple tasks

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



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