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Associate General Coordinator, Food Sciences & Technology

Classification Information

Food Sciences & Technology
Food Sciences and Technology uses chemistry, biology, engineering, and creativity to produce healthy food that is sustainable, safe, and nutritious. Food Sciences and Technology performs research, develops innovative new products and markets to the world, and promotes health while finding sustainable solutions to feed the worlds growing population.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 1
Entry: These positions are not equivalent to support positions. Rather, these are professional roles which require limited experience when considering industry or field standards. Positions considered developmental level A/P faculty should be mapped to this level.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Associate General Coordinator for Food Sciences and Technology plays a supportive yet vital role in advancing research, education, and innovation in the field of food science. This entry-level professional position focuses on applying foundational knowledge in food chemistry, biology, and engineering to support programs and projects that ensure sustainable, safe, and nutritious food production. Working as part of a team, the Associate General Coordinator assists in organizing and coordinating various activities, including research initiatives, development of new food products, and community outreach programs that promote global health and sustainability. This role involves collaborating with faculty, researchers, and stakeholders to align efforts with the department's goals of creating innovative solutions to feed a growing population. Responsibilities include contributing to project planning, ensuring effective communication among team members, and supporting the implementation of strategies that address current challenges in food science and technology. The Associate General Coordinator must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and development while gaining hands-on experience in food science processes, research methodologies, and program management.