- Strong interest in foods and nutrition.
- Knowledge of evaluation of community-based nutrition programs using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, interact, collaborate, and network with a variety of stakeholders focused on a common goal or mission.
- Excellent interpersonal and group process skills with variety of people in a team setting.
- Ability to organize and prioritize activities to meet identified program and fiscal objectives.
- Ability to work with under-served populations.
- Ability to work as a team member and with groups and committees.
- Ability to plan, manage, and perform in multi-tasking environment.
- Support quantitative (e.g., interviewer-administered surveys) and qualitative (e.g., focus group interviews, in-depth interviews) data collection for the purposes of programming and research activities for UGA SNAP-Ed while working with various stakeholders and SNAP-Ed eligible individuals.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Conduct field tests of direct and indirect nutrition education materials and messages on a regular basis to provide input to the design and production of UGA SNAP-Ed education materials to be distributed statewide.
- Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for publication.
- Provide technical assistance and training on PSE to staff and partners addressing topics such as policy interpretation and the development and implementation of evidence-based/best practice PSE strategies.
- Select appropriate resources and materials to inform, educate, and empower partners to provide effective nutrition and physical activity PSE within the scope of the SNAP-Ed nutrition education and Obesity Prevention Grant.
- Collaborate with the UGA SNAP-Ed Evaluation Team (i.e., Evaluation Coordinator, Evaluation Specialist, and Research Professional) to design and conduct PSE related evaluation, including needs assessment using mixed methods approaches, community resources mapping, and process and outcome evaluation.
- Develop and update PSE and data collection and management protocols and procedures.
- Enter PSE and other UGA SNAP-Ed evaluation data to be used for Annual and EARS reporting and various programmatic reports; Monitor the quality of evaluation data and the compliance of SNAP-Ed county-based team to follow recommended data collection and management protocols and procedures.
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Research Professional - Athens, United States - University of Georgia
Description
Position InformationClassification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The UGA SNAP-Ed Research Professional will be responsible for the collection, management, and analysis of formative, process, and outcome evaluation data; coordinate the development and delivery of policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change interventions; and support the design and pilot-testing of education materials for the UGA SNAP-Ed as required by USDA.
Travel to collect data, Driving.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No 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 children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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