Food Science Advocates
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Food Science Department is seeking undergraduate students to serve as Food Science Advocates in support of departmental outreach recruitment and student engagement initiatives.
Students who are energetic professional and passionate about their experiences within the Food Science program and the broader field of Food Science are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with prospective student outreach by meeting with students and their families both in-person and virtually to lead tours of the Food Science Department facilities and share personal experiences related to academics student involvement undergraduate research internships product development sensory evaluation Food Science Club activities and other opportunities within the program. Virtual engagement through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom may also be required. While most tours will take place within the Food Science Building some may extend throughout Ag Hill and University Park. A general familiarity with key campus locations such as the Library HUB-Robeson Center Lion Shrine Beaver Stadium and Campus Recreation facilities is preferred.
Representing the Food Science Department at departmental and college recruitment events including Bite of Food Science webinars A Taste of Food Science events Penn State Day Plant Yourself in Ag Day Admitted Students Events (ASE) Interest Days Spend A Summer Day (SASD) New Student Orientation (NSO) Commonwealth Campus programs and related outreach initiatives.
Supporting the departments social media and digital recruitment efforts through platforms such as Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and related channels. Students should have an interest in content creation photography videography storytelling interviewing and highlighting experiences within the department for recruitment and promotional purposes.
Assisting with additional recruitment outreach and student engagement initiatives as needed. This position may occasionally require travel to off-site locations or events. Students selected for the role must maintain a professional and positive representation of the Food Science Department and the University.
*Academic success personal well-being and health will always remain the priority for students serving in this role and flexibility will be provided whenever possible to support those needs. At the same time recruitment and outreach remain strategic priorities within the Food Science Department and students selected for this position are expected to communicate professionally and make their best effort to honor scheduled commitments events and responsibilities associated with the role.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
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