Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2025-029
Position: Health & Nutrition Extension Agent I
Salary:
I/3/A-I/6/A $8,586.00-$9,675.00 PA
Benefits: “Position is NOT eligible for housing and transportation benefits”
Opening Date: October 30,2024
Closing Date: November 29, 2024
Location:
Kosrae Campus/CRE
P.O. Box 37
Tofol, Kosrae FM 96944
College of Micronesia - FSM Mission Statement:
The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Values:
Duties:
Under the supervision of the CRE Coordinator, the incumbent will develop health and
nutrition information such as brochures and other outreach materials; Develop individual plan of work
for approval; Provide information and management advice directly to homemakers, schools, non-
government organizations and interested individuals; Develop collaborative efforts with government
and non-government agencies/organizations in planning, organizing effectiveness of program activities
and implementing suggested changes in areas of responsibilities; Input and maintain computer data
base of clients and program activities; Prepare public service announcement for the media, radio and
TV awareness programs; Develop and maintain an individual Plan of Work. Train and assist CRE staff
in area of specialty; Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other CRE
programs; Generate report on program results and accomplishments; Serve on committees and perform
other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree from a US accredited university in one of the following
fields: human nutrition, dietetics, nursing, education, social services or other related areas with two years of
fulltime work experience in the area of work. One year of full-time work experience in the area of assignment is
required. Knowledge of: the local language is essential; college programs and organizations; policies and
regulations related to the field of assignment; techniques and procedures used in such programs. Demonstrate
ability to communicate in both written and spoken English and the local language; Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff; Demonstrated successful work with diverse
students and youth programs; Work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions. Software
programs: Microsoft Office word, excel publisher and PowerPoint. Must have a valid driver’s license. A
bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services
at
http://www.wes.org.
Process:
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum
essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
- COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
- A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
- Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old;
- Criminal background check under 6 months old; and
- Copy of valid driver’s license.
Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:
Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941
(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)
Applications will be accepted until November 29, 2024 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.
The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
The College of Micronesia - FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply