Food Processing & Safety Education Program Lead

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Coordinator supports statewide delivery of MSU-IAT's Food Processing Technology and Safety programs, including the 15‑credit pathway, stand‑alone certificate, and related microcredentials, by coordinating curriculum development, teaching, partner engagement, and program operations across Michigan.

duties include leading curriculum development, teaching courses in East Lansing and partner sites, building relationships with community colleges and workforce partners, coordinating

Qualifications

• Master's degree in food science, food safety, agricultural technology, agribusiness, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in higher education program coordination or workforce development.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing development and refinement of the FPTS curriculum and microcredentials.
• Teach FPTS courses in person and hybrid formats at East Lansing and partner sites.
• Build and maintain relationships with community college partners, employers, and workforce agencies.
• Coordinate internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities.
• Coordinate program logistics and enrollment reporting across sites.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Travel

Education

Master's degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

The Program Coordinator supports statewide delivery of MSU-IAT's Food Processing Technology and Safety programs, including the 15‑credit pathway, stand‑alone certificate, and related microcredentials, by coordinating curriculum development, teaching, partner engagement, and program operations across Michigan.

duties include leading curriculum development, teaching courses in East Lansing and partner sites, building relationships with community colleges and workforce partners, coordinating