Extension Educator, High Obesity Program - Multi County at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID:req16940 Position Title:Extension Educator, High Obesity Program - Multi County Position Type:Staff Full-Time Position Number:CS9710 OSU Campus:Cooperative Extension Department:Haskell County Ext Center Location Address:105 SE 3rd Street, Suite A, Stigler, OK 74462-2439 Hiring Supervisor:Claude Bess Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule:Work schedule to be determined by supervisor. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

About Us: Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the "front door" to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OSU Extension represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge. Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!Who Are We: https://extension.okstate.edu/about-us.htmlWhy OSU Extension: https://extension.okstate.edu/extension-careers.htmlOSU Agriculture: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/

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Position Details: CDC HOP Extension Educator with a full-time, 12-month assignment over a 5-year grant, soft funded project period, with a start date of October 2023. The HOP Extension Educator works under the direction of the District Program Specialist and HOP Assistant Extension Specialist, and immediate supervision of the HOP Program Coordinator. The scope of work for the HOP Extension Educator is 100% on the CDC HOP project. Responsibilities include working with community partners to address health disparities related to poor nutrition, physical activity, and obesity using policy, systems and environmental changes to promote food and nutrition security and safe and accessible physical activity in community and early care and education settings.

The position's office location is the County Extension Office in the assigned county. This position covers both Haskell and LeFlore counties and will be housed in one of these. Base annual salary for entry level educators who have a bachelor's degree is $37,000; a master's degree is $41,000. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.Extension educators hired with only a bachelor's degree are encouraged to work toward completion of an approved master's degree.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit: 1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the above project goals and required qualifications, 2) resume, 3) contact information for three references, and 4) copy of college transcript showing degree deferral. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and a candidate may be selected before the closing date. The position will be filled as soon as possible. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required: 

Bachelor of Science in the area of family and consumer sciences, public health nutrition, public health, obesity prevention programs or closely related field.* Excellent work ethic, highly motivated and a working knowledge of community/public health nutrition and/or obesity prevention programs.
* Ability to plan and facilitate meetings.
* Ability to coordinate activities across community organizations.
* Ability to collaborate with individuals and groups from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines.
* Ability to organize projects and set priorities to complete tasks within established timelines.
* Ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.
* Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written and social media forms.
* Ability to organize and maintain project records.
* Ability to collect and retrieve data to prepare program reports.
* Ability to develop proposals to support leveraged funding.

* Valid driver's license; Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

* Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OSU Extension by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.

* Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.

* Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.

* Commitment to continue personal professional development.

* Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, Oklahoma Home & Community Education (OHCE) members, and other professionals, etc.

* Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.

* Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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