LOCATION The University of Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, UT Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences, Knoxville TN

TARGET START DATE November 1, 2023

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with training and experience. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is

contingent upon performance and funding. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance; State

Employees Retirement; Workers' Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and

state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service;

reimbursement for official travel.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Extension Specialist for CDC High Obesity Program is responsible to the Assistant Dean for the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Program Faculty Lead. This specialist provides leadership as project manager for planning, implementing, and evaluating the CDC High Obesity Program grant. This position works as a team member in coordination of program activities. This is a grant-funded, nontenure accruing position. Continuation of this grant-funded appointment is contingent upon continued funding through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).