Assistant Director for Food Access Initiatives

Job Description

This position will manage a campus-wide food access program that will include education and awareness, program and policy development, program evaluation, collaboration with campus and community partners, and social media marketing. In this role, the assistant director will manage all aspects of the Campus Kitchen at Virginia Tech program and The Market of Virginia Tech. The assistant director will also convene the Food Access Initiatives Team and manage campus-wide efforts to increase food security among students at VT. This position will play a key role increasing food access and awareness at Virginia Tech.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in public health, food science, nutrition, leadership
education, nonprofit management, or related field. Demonstrated commitment to issues and initiatives related to social justice, food security, inclusion, and diversity. Must be detail-oriented. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Some evening and weekend work required. Experience with supervision of student staff or volunteers required. Must hold a valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing. Must be comfortable driving a minivan.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of food recovery, food diversion, and collective impact. Evidence of effective
partnership development and management. Experience developing partnerships with student affairs areas and community-based organizations. Knowledge of assessment of student learning and/or community impact. Food handling certification (such as ServSafe).

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$46,000 - $53,000

Review Date

12/02/2022

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence . We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community , which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kathy Flint at flintk@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: November 22, 2022
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