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Student Well-Being

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open Until Filled

FULL-TIME/BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Full time, Benefit eligible

SALARY
Minimum $21.42 / hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Health Educator is an integral position in the Student Well-Being department. This position assists with strategic planning, assessment, planning, and implementation of overall health promotion and prevention initiatives. The health educator collaborates closely with the wellness coordinators and leads the campus wide prevention coalition. This position is responsible for conducting surveys and needs assessments and gathering and analyzing data to measure success and enhance programs and services. The successful candidate will utilize best practices and evidence-based strategies to guide health promotion and prevention efforts that will serve to enhance student success and support the mission of the institution.

SCHEDULE

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  
  • Candidate is required to work some weekends and evenings

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive well-being initiatives.


• Chair the campus/community prevention coalition and develop an annual strategic plan with goals and objectives that support student well-being.


• Provide a comprehensive, non-judgmental alcohol and drug misuse prevention program following evidence-based strategies for college students.


• Conduct on-going needs assessments, annual surveys, and program evaluations to ensure program effectiveness and impact.


• Advise and provide training and support to student peer educators.


• Review and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal policies, such as the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act (e.g., prepare annual notifications, quarterly reports, and biennial reviews).


• Provide substance use consultations on the topics of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and other drugs.


• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments and coordinate with Greek, athletes, and other student groups to facilitate alcohol and risk management trainings.


• Serve as a health/wellness resource to campus community and serve on campus committees.


• Write and manage grants to obtain alternative funding for the Student Well-Being office and ensure grant goals and outcomes are met in a timely manner.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills.




• Strong organizational and project management skills.




• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.




• Good time management skills.




• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by the responsibilities of this position.




• Experience working with diverse populations.




• Master’s degree in Public or Community Health, Health Education and Promotion, Student Affairs, Social or Behavioral Science, Higher Education, Human Services, Communications, or related field OR the equivalent of two years of progressively responsible work experience in a similar position OR combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities.

• Knowledge of current and emerging well-being issues in higher education.

• Ability to become a certified health education specialist within one year of employment.




• Background in community outreach, prevention, or the health promotion field with demonstrated competency in harm reduction and health education theories.Demonstrated ability to work with students and organizations and to guide their developmental processes.




• Experience leading a group, team, or committee.




• Experience with grant writing and project management.




• Experience developing strategic goals, measurable outcomes, and program evaluation for health promotion programs.




• Knowledge of current and emerging issues regarding well-being, learning, and higher education.

Comments

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

The University's nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. Further, this policy applies to sexual violence or sexual harassment, both forms of sex discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim’s educational experience or the overall campus environment.

Any person having inquiries concerning the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or other civil rights laws should contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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