Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Plans, develops, implements, and presents prevention and outreach health education programming to encourage healthy lifestyles and wellness through educating individuals and groups. Creates new health education programming and curriculum.
• Develops, implements, leads and/or conducts formal training programs for Peer Educators and other Prevention & Wellness staff.
• Ensures that events and curriculum are research-based and meet established learning and behavior outcomes for all students.
• Oversees wellness coaching and conducts one-on-one student wellness sessions. Plans, conducts, and tracks educational sessions in coordination with Student Conduct.
• Coordinates the Wellness Warrior education program.
• Plans and coordinates events, seminars, presentations, and workshops that support Prevention & Wellness strategic goals.
• Organizes the dissemination of health promotion materials to current and prospective students.
• Manages the Eagle Link platform for promotion of events, data and attendance tracking, and connecting with students.
• Develops, administers and analyzes continuous assessment of programs. Utilizes survey feedback and program data/performance metrics to develop program improvements.
• Provides regular program observations to increase the quality of program delivery. Identifies opportunities for improvement that enables the program to achieve its strategic goals.
• Collaborates with other campus departments to promote cross-campus community, to support programming initiatives, and to ensure awareness of student issues/concerns.
• Stays current on trends and education on issues facing college students in order to develop new and improved programming.

Other Duties:

• Serves on University-wide committees as needed.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time directly related to the job functions.
• Professional, full-time experience with student mental health, student development, health promotion, or closely related field.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Two or more years of professional full-time experience in college health education, student mental health, college student development, educational or student support programming.
• Success in developing internal and external partnerships to achieve collective goals to promote social change.
• Experience with Campus Labs/Anthology platform.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and theories.
• Knowledge of basic health education, counseling skills and an ability to apply in areas of educational presentations, program assessment, personal wellness, problem solving, conflict resolution, and group management.
• Knowledge of the fundamental indicators of student mental health concerns, substance abuse, and other signs of students in distress.
• Knowledge of peer education, prevention, health promotion and wellness issues on a university campus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience, teaching, classroom management, and flexibility skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to use a variety of educational/teaching methods.
• Ability to provide health education presentations to various groups and community organizations.
• Ability to keep abreast of current issues related to health education through professional publications and research.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a diverse community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ability to be comfortable discussing and educating students on sensitive topics in a non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Salary Range: $44,200 to $54,000