Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on September 15, 2024
Description & Details:
The Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with a team of Extension professionals to assist with diabetes prevention efforts across North Dakota. This grant-funded position is 0.7 FTE and is 100% remote.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Provide assistance to the North Dakota Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
30 hours a week, 100% remote
Advertised Salary:
Minimum Qualifications:
Cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, Curriculum Vitae, and unofficial transcript.
Screening will begin 9/11/24
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
The Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with a team of Extension professionals to assist with diabetes prevention efforts across North Dakota. This grant-funded position is 0.7 FTE and is 100% remote.
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Provide assistance to the North Dakota Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
- Maintain certification as a Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program
- Provide technical assistance to lifestyle coaches and implementing agencies
- Work with Community Health and Nutrition Specialist lead to provide required reporting and evaluation data
- Assist in developing materials needed for prediabetes awareness, program promotion, and program delivery
- Manage referrals for the National Diabetes Prevention program
- Recruit lifestyle coaches in identified communities
- Coordinate outreach events
- Read and abide by all the rules and regulations at NDSU as outlined in the NDSU Policy Manual.
- Be an active learner and keep relevant with new teaching strategies, advances in the professional field, technology, news and related research.
- Be self-directed with minimal supervision in the work environment.
- Contribute to a positive work environment through cooperation, collaboration and teamwork with others by developing and maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, staff, employees and clientele.
30 hours a week, 100% remote
Advertised Salary:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree, by start date, in a discipline related to the responsibilities of the position.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusiveness.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to interact and collaborate effectively with a diversity of colleagues.
- Trained lifestyle coach for the diabetes prevention program.
- Organizational management skills including the ability to conduct oneself professionally, be self-directed in the work environment and work flexible hours.
- Manage time and resources to efficiently accomplish the duties of the position.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Extension work experience.
- Ability to travel within the state of North Dakota
- Experience coaching or mentoring others.
- Experience designing educational resources and delivering educational programs.
- Experience using distance education for the development and delivery of programs.
Cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, Curriculum Vitae, and unofficial transcript.
Screening will begin 9/11/24
Benefits:
NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement:
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
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