Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
S10165P |
| Working Title |
Assistant Food Safety and Preservation Coordinator |
| Department |
FACS-Nutritional Sciences |
| About the University of Georgia |
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
| About the College/Unit/Department |
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| College/Unit/Department website |
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| Posting Type |
External |
| Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
| Employment Type |
Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time |
Part Time |
| Work Schedule |
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| Additional Schedule Information |
Monday - Friday, hours to be discussed with the supervisor, Dr. Carla Schwan |
| Advertised Salary |
Commensurate with Experience |
| Posting Date |
03/29/2023 |
| Open until filled |
No |
| Closing Date |
04/05/2023 |
| Proposed Starting Date |
04/16/2023 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
| EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Position Information
| Classification Title |
Public Service Professional AD |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| FTE |
0.75 |
| 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 |
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| Position Summary |
The Assistant Food Safety and Preservation Coordinator will support the work of the director of the National Center for Home Food Preservation (
NCHFP), Dr. Carla Schwan, in advancing research in food safety and preservation, answering questions from general public, content development, and training for Extension education programs in home food preservation across the state of Georgia. In collaboration with Dr. Schwan, the candidate of choice will support publication content development, review, and revisions to reflect current scientific evidence and standards of practice in food safety and preservation. The individual will also oversee activities such as project implementation, data collection, data management, basic data analysis, report writing and contribution to scientific publications, presentations, and reports. The employee will be involved in training and direct education of Extension faculty and staff and the public. This position involves food safety and home food preservation expertise, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently, in teams, and with a variety of audiences, such as extension agents, academics, the public, students and interns. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Able to comprehend and translate scientific literature on food safety and preservation into educational materials comprehendible by consumers and professionals at a variety of educational levels.
- Able to work independently on a Biosafety level 1 laboratory and under supervision in a Biosafety level 2 laboratory.
- Able to perform laboratory activities, including, but not limited, to water activity, pH, Brix, aerobic plate count, streaking and isolation of bacteria.
- Able to teach or assist with teaching activities related to ServSafe, food safety and preservation.
- Able to manage program data and follow technical reporting requirements.
- Basic understanding of common statistical software and tests for analyzing data is preferred.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment involving multi-tasking.
- Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.
- Strong writing skills.
- Able to work with a wide variety of colleagues and audiences including academic colleagues, medical professionals, practitioners, Extension agents, graduate and undergraduate students and the public.
- Be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
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| Physical Demands |
- Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
- Lift 20-25 pounds.
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| Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
No |
| Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Content development and training for Extension education programs in home food preservation across the state of Georgia, including but not limited to home food preservation, ServSafe, food safety.
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| Percentage of time |
45 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Oversee activities such as project implementation, data collection, data management, basic data analysis, report writing and contribution to scientific publications, presentations, and reports.
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| Percentage of time |
40 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Coordinating meetings with the Food Safety Extension Network members and generating reports.
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| Percentage of time |
10 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Managing and maintaining the laboratory.
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| Percentage of time |
5 |
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University of Georgia
retirement plan
March 29, 2023