Departmental Assistant (Nutrition Data Specialist)
Departmental Assistant (Nutrition Data Specialist)
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
Review product specifications and data for accuracy by accessing and reviewing Simphony and FoodPro softwares to check content and remove discrepancies. This is a temporary unbenefited position.
Essential Functions
- Maintains data integrity of UMass Dinings menu offerings by reviewing the FoodPro and Simphony databases.
- Identifies issues and discrepancies between different dining establishments across campus provide resolution and offer suggestions when working on product labels and product reformulation.
- Communicates with internal and external teams to establish priorities and balance speed with the need for documentation and accuracy.
- Compiles reports of findings to present to UMass Dining team.
- Conducts data management and nutrient analysis.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Nutrition Science background and strong attention to detail.
- General working knowledge of food service operations.
- Basic knowledge of database systems and dining operations.
- Ability to work with diverse groups.
- Working knowledge of office machines Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience in report writing.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment.
Work Schedule
- 30 hours per week. Hours will be between 9AM and 5PM.
- This is a temporary (6 months) unbenefited position.
Salary Information
- $20.00 $25.00 per hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should provide a resume and 3 professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
