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Senior 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 3
Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Senior General Coordinator for Food Sciences and Technology serves as an experienced professional contributing to innovative research and product development within the department. This position plays a critical role in advancing the mission to create sustainable, safe, and nutritious food solutions by providing expert coordination of complex projects, leading initiatives, and fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams. The coordinator independently supports research efforts and program implementation, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and global food science challenges. As a senior-level individual contributor, this role requires a strong background in chemistry, biology, and engineering, enabling the coordinator to lead team efforts effectively and mentor junior colleagues. The coordinator handles high-level responsibilities such as project planning, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and with measurable impact. By leveraging their expertise and leadership capabilities, the Senior General Coordinator contributes to sustainable food innovations that meet the needs of a growing global population while promoting health and environmental stewardship.