EFNEP Supervisor / Research Associate I, II, III

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking an EFNEP Supervisor/Research Associate to enhance nutrition education programs. Responsibilities include supervising educators, managing EFNEP projects, and developing educational materials while fostering community partnerships for program success.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Collaborative work atmosphere

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for RA I or II, master's for RA III.
• Skills in project management and working with diverse groups.
• Experience in public health and nutrition education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise EFNEP peer educators and ensure program fidelity.
• Contribute to research project management and curriculum development.
• Build partnerships with local agencies for program outreach.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Ability to work with diverse audiences

Technology use in education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition or related field

Master’s degree in human nutrition or related field

Job description

EFNEP Supervisor / Research Associate I, II, III

Working Title EFNEP Supervisor / Research Associate I, II, III

Position Location

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

Research Professional Position Yes

Posting Number

Posting Number 202500777AP

Position Type

Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Classification Title Research Associate I

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Work Hours/Week

Work Hours/Week 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

Proposed Annual Salary Range $58,000 - $78,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/21/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition has 27 faculty members and 12 research associates and administrative staff, ~500 undergraduate students and offers undergraduate degrees in Nutrition and Food Science, Hospitality Management and Fermentation Science and Technology. The department also offers MS and PhD degrees in Nutrition Science, Community Nutrition and Food Science and Safety and currently has ~35 graduate students. Department research is supported by federal grants from NIH , USDA , foundations, industry and two endowments that support a faculty chair and the Lillian Fountain-Smith Nutrition Conference hosted by the department. Research has focused on childhood obesity, community nutrition among limited resource audiences, molecular and metabolic nutrition targeted at chronic disease prevention, bioactive food components, and food safety. The department’s Extension faculty is responsible for numerous creative, high impact educational and engagement programs throughout the state, including EFNEP . A MPH program focus area in Public Health Nutrition within the School of Public Health provides new collaborative opportunities. The department offers an accredited B.S. dietetics program and an M.S. coordinated dietetic internship program. With the overall growth in the department, faculty and student diversity has increased. The department especially encourages those to apply who are eager to teach, conduct research, and advise in an environment committed to diversity.

Position Summary

The EFNEP Supervisor/Research Associate I/II/ III contributes to the development and implementation of staff development for EFNEP peer educators as well as the development and maintenance of curriculum and program materials. This position may be housed in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition on Colorado State University’s main campus in Fort Collins, or in the Denver metro area and serves as an EFNEP Supervisor and Project Manager for EFNEP related research projects. A successful candidate will bring experience that provided evidence of drive and initiative; the individual in this position must be a self-starter. EFNEP Supervisor responsibilities include providing direct supervision for EFNEP peer educators in multiple Colorado counties within the Denver metro region, delivering state-approved educational programs following EFNEP program guidelines to ensure program fidelity and success and building successful and sustainable relationships with professionals from agencies such as WIC , SNAP , TANF , public housing, K12 schools and others, to establish EFNEP recruitment and teaching opportunities. Research Project Manager responsibilities include monitoring the implementation of research project protocols and data collection. This position supports the EFNEP Coordinator with records and reporting, manuscript writing and submission, grant writing and submission, and other duties as assigned. The classification of Research Associate I, II or III will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Required Job Qualifications

RA I: Completed bachelor’s degree with emphasis in human nutrition or related field and up to 3 years relevant experience.

RA II: Completed bachelor’s degree with emphasis in human nutrition or related field and more than 3 years relevant experience.

RA III : Completed master’s degree with emphasis in human nutrition or related field and 5 or more years relevant experience

• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Ability to communicate (oral, written and listening skills) as demonstrated by formal training, experience, and application materials
• Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals and in groups
• Familiarity with different socio-economic audiences, an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of community
• Demonstrated use of technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs
• Ability to work non-traditional hours occasionally (weekends and evenings)
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date
• Ability to travel across Denver metro counties (up to 5 days a week)

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree with emphasis in human nutrition or related field
• Experience in Public Health and/or Nutrition Education program planning, implementation, and evaluation, targeting diverse, limited resource audiences
• Prior experience or capacity to hire, train, supervise, motivate, and coach peer educators
• Experience in promoting, marketing, or creating public awareness of programs or services
• Training and/or experience in research methods, data collection, analysis and/or program evaluation
• Experience in securing financial support for educational programs including in-kind contributions, fundraising, grant writing, etc.
• Ability to speak Spanish

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Supervision of EFNEP Educators

Duty/Responsibility

• Provides leadership and coordination of the activities necessary to recruit, interview, hire and train CSU Extension EFNEP peer educators;
• Observes and assesses peer educators to evaluate their teaching ability and the fidelity of the intervention with program participants;
• Addresses EFNEP peer educator questions related to nutrition and public health related content, program procedures, protocols, fidelity, and reporting;
• Coaches EFNEP peer Educators to ensure effective program delivery to diverse audiences and that program outcomes are met and are in compliance with University, Extension, and federal EFNEP guidelines;
• Conducts employee performance appraisals in accordance with CO EFNEP and CSU Extension protocols and as necessary, implements formal performance management processes in conjunction with CSU HR and Legal Services;
• Creates sustainable relationships with local agencies to ensure effective program delivery to diverse limited-resource audiences;
• Secures external funding and/or in-kind support for programming and submits program and budgetary reports in compliance with county, CSU Extension, and EFNEP guidelines;
• Serves on state and national committees as needed to support CSU Extension EFNEP .

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Training and Curriculum Development

Duty/Responsibility

• Regularly conducts EFNEP programming assessments (observes participant recruitment and EFNEP Peer Educators teaching, monitors peer educator reporting, and solicits CSU Extension County Director and community agency partner feedback) to identify staff development needs;
• Co-leads the planning, developing and facilitating of initial training program for new EFNEP Peer Educators;
• Co-leads the planning, developing and facilitating staff development programs for EFNEP peer Educators; Develops and delivers regular staff updates using innovative delivery approaches (electronic, video, etc.) in approved curricula, program protocols and procedures, and adult learning theory;
• Assist with curriculum development and revision as needed to ensure adult and youth EFNEP peer program have current, and accurate curricula materials.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Program Marketing/Professional Networking

Duty/Responsibility

• Develops relationships with agencies at the state and county level that work with audiences of low income to enhance collaboration and promote EFNEP enrollment;
• Gains county support for program and works with partnering agencies on community outreach/program partnerships;
• Promotes and creates public awareness of CSU Extension and EFNEP via presentations, public speaking engagements, press releases and interviews with local media;
• Attends and participates in professional development opportunities to support professional growth in position, and network with other EFNEP , Public Health and Nutrition colleagues nationally.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Job Duty Category

Duty/Responsibility

• Works with the EFNEP Coordinator to develop program policies and procedures as needed, and develops strategies to inform and implement changes;
• Assists the EFNEP Coordinator with administrative duties such as writing reports, checking documentation, programmatic outcome reporting, managing budgets, communicating with field staff and attending local, state, and national meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinates and leads county EFNEP program reviews.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Research

Duty/Responsibility

• Contributes to project plans and development of research protocols;
• Trains and supervises project staff on research methods and protocols;
• Conducts fidelity assessments of project implementation and data collection;
• Monitors project budgets, timelines, and action plans to ensure proper personnel, facilities and supplies to meet grant/contract deliverables and reporting;
• Supports EFNEP Coordinator on grant writing, data collection/analysis, reporting, manuscript writing and editing, and presentation at national meetings.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

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