Program Coordinator - Extension HNES

Program Coordinator - Extension HNES

Description & Details:

The Program Coordinator, under the supervision of the PI for the ND Lives Well grant, is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the program and for facilitating communication between stakeholders and the liaisons for the DHHS regional program directors to help ensure the initiatives meet the grant’s overall goals.

Program Planning and Execution: Coordinate the day-to-day operations, logistics, and scheduling of program activities from start to finish:

• Meet with PI on a regular basis to review progress and updates.
• Help develop and enhance program training materials and procedures.
• Schedule and track the train-the-trainer trainings.
• Devise and develop a systematic implementation of the program and how the school districts will be divided.
• Perform face to face and zoom curriculum training to agents and school teachers.

Stakeholder Communication: Serve as point of contact for DHHS regional program directors, trainers and develop good rapport with school district contacts:

• Meet with DHHS regional program directors as need.
• Answer questions and relay information to trainers.
• Reach out to school districts with updates regarding training, supplies and procedures.

Data and Evaluation: Gather information and surveys and analyze program data to evaluate impact and prepare reports for management or funders:

• Analyze and run reports from the online Qualtrics survey data received.
• Develop and update reporting dashboards for website and funders.

Travel: Local and overnight travel to facilitate trainings, visit partner institutions for annual trainings/workshops and to attend special events

Customer Service: Serve as the point of contact for NDSU’s ND Lives Well grant:

• Contribute to an environment of cooperative, supportive, and positive working relationship with co-workers and departmental personnel
• Respect and value the creativity and diversity of all persons
• Resolve differences constructively. Use tact and courtesy, especially under stress
• Work ethically, respect confidentiality, and adapt to change
• Provide prompt and effective service through appropriate action to resolve issues

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional level of customer services to a broad variety of contacts and build strong positive working relationships across the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major Field of Study or Degree Emphasis: Nutrition/Dietetics, Education, Business Administration, Project Management, Communication, or related field.
• 3+ years direct experience in program management.
• Extension or Higher Education experience
• Ability to work independently
• Strategic thinking to align activities with project goals.

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Applicant Materials Required: Please include Resume and Cover Letter

Screening will begin 6/9/26

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Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

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