University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
(on-site)
Posted
15 days ago
Salary
$55,000.00 - $55,000.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $55,000.00 Annually
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 997125
Division Nutrition
CategoryAdministrative Assistant / Higher Education / Program Management
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.
- In concert with the ACEND Director, assist with the following:
- Vet and secure Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) sites
- Create and maintain affiliation agreements for programmatic, NKH, and CHST needs
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
01
What is your highest level of education completed?
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Education Specialist
- Doctorate/Juris Doctorate
02
Are you currently a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
- Yes, I currently am.
- No, I currently am not and have no intention of becoming one.
- I am currently not a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, but I am making progress toward becoming one.
03
If you answered, "I am currently not a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, but I am making progress toward becoming one." in the last question, please explain that progress in great detail.
04
Are you currently a Missouri Licensed Dietitian?
- Yes, I currently am.
- No, I currently am not and have no intention of becoming one.
- I am currently not a Missouri Licensed Dietitian, but I am making progress toward becoming one.
05
If you answered, "I am currently not a Missouri Licensed Dietitian, but I am making progress toward becoming one." in the last question, please explain that progress in great detail.
06
How long have you been a practicing dietitian post RDN credentialing?
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5+ years
Required Question
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Job ID: 80652308