Childhood Research in Obesity Prevention - Assistant Program Director

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s or PhD degree and three or more years of relevant experience in nutrition and/or pediatrics. Experience with nutrition research, community partnered research, clinical trials research, mixed methods research, and ability to communicate well with community partners, researchers, funders, and philanthropists.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three or more years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·       Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.

·       Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.

·       Ability to oversee and direct staff.

·       Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·       Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.

·       Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

·       Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

·       Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.

·       On-campus mobility.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·       May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.

·       May travel locally.

Occasional overnight travel.