Student Nutrition Laboratory (Work-Study)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Student Nutrition Laboratory (Work-Study)

Academic Year 2023-2024 UIW Mission

The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Student sets up and takes down food labs, nutrition labs, helps maintain labs, and assists laboratory instructors and graduate assistants as needed. This includes assisting with inventory, organization, and cleaning.

This position is funded by the Federal Work-Study program and is open to UIW students who are approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work- Study Program.

Essential Functions

Must be able to conduct inventory for pantry and laboratory equipment and supplies.

Must be able to set up and take down food and nutrition labs, and do laundry.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of kitchen equipment and nutrition equipment, ability to complete tasks on time, ability to work as a team.

Good oral communication.

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW student approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program with preference given to current nutrition major(s).

Introduction to Nutrition, Principles of Food Preparation and Laboratory.

Required Work Experience Preferred Qualifications Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Work Hours

General availability during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

May work up to 25 hours per week. Work schedule to be determined, based on student schedule;

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to up to 30 pounds.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number STU1086PO

Number of Vacancies 2 Job Type Part Time Job Category Students Desired Start Date 08/21/2023 Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Joseph Bonilla, Nutrition Chair Salary $11/hourly min. Open Date 07/24/2023 Close Date 05/31/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts 1

Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Are you a current UIW employee?

Yes

No

Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?

yes

no

I don't know

Are you a UIW student majoring and/or enrolled in a related program?

Yes

No