State Program Assistant Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

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Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S13590P Working Title State Program Assistant Department FACS-Nutritional Sciences About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operatedas Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversifiedinstitution of higher education . The proof is in our more than 235years of academic and professional achievements and our continualcommitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among thetop 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. TheUniversity’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta,Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’senrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including ournewly formed School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https://www.fcs.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information 40 hours per week Advertised Salary $36,000 – $43,106 Posting Date 05/19/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 06/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to age, color, disability, genetic information,national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or otherprotected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance withthe accessibility of materials related to this search areencouraged to contact Central HR (). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning, as well as theSystem Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity,Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Valuesand Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2and can be found online at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found onlineat . Position Information Classification Title Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through anapprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.

Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation ofeducation/experience in lieu of the required minimumqualifications. Preferred Qualifications Position Summary The State SNAP-Ed Program Assistant is a para-professional whoworks with the UGA SNAP-Ed State team and County Extension Agentsto support and deliver the SNAP-Ed programming in an assignedgeographic area. This employee works cooperatively with all Extension faculty andstaff where applicable and reports to administratively the UGASNAP-Ed Program Coordinator and Nutrition EducationCoordinator. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Ability to relate effectively with adults, youth, and familieswith limited resources. Experience and skills in informal teaching, particularly inlocations where individual with limited resources live andwork. Strong and effective communication skills and experienceengaging diverse groups and organizations Proficient in leading virtual meetings and delivering onlineeducation utilizing platforms such as Zoom, YouTube, Facebook,among others. Physical Demands Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, to conductprograms (e.g., handling supplies and demonstration materials,audio/visual equipment, etc.). Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths oftime. Working in various seasonal weather conditions for outsideactivities. Driving as needed to perform job duties. Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financialresources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of childrenunder the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, ITsecurity, personnel records, patient records, or access tochemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions withfinancial responsibilities. For additional information about thecredit check criteria, visit the . Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a backgroundinvestigation including, a criminal background check demonstratingyour eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected inyour application materials (including reference checks) as theyrelate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also besubject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-riskresponsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the . Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Responsible for paraprofessional work under the supervision anddirection of the Program Coordinator and Nutrition EducationCoordinator. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and foodsafety classes for limited-resource clients, including youth andadults with children at various assigned locations at flexibletimes of the day, including non-traditional programming hours(e.g., evenings and weekends) Assists the state staff in providing information requested byclients and exhibiting qualities of independent judgment. Assist with organizing, conducting, and assisting in theevaluation of nutrition education programs for low-income adultsand youth. Support the work of staff members to ensure that program goalsare met and resources are used effectively. Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities Coordinates and implements various outreach activities topromote eLearning, and social marketing campaigns. Conducts outreach events and recruits direct programparticipants. Assists ongoing and new Policy, Systems, andEnvironmental change (PSE) interventions (e.g., identifying foodpantries in selected communities for needs assessment,environmental scan, cooking demonstration, nutrition education, andPSE activities). Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities Assists the state staff with new employee training sessions andonboarding activities. Assists the training and coordination of volunteers for variousSNAP-Ed nutrition education and outreach activities. Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities Assists with Extension / SNAP-Ed events across the state. Percentage of time 10