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Job Summary

• Lead and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for the Office of Health Promotion and overall university effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for a health promoting university.
• Develop data driven strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion.
• Direct the development, implementation, and analysis of periodic student health surveys that
  1. Provide baseline and follow-up health data,
  2. Identify needs and priorities,
  3. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions, and
  4. Track trends in student health status and behavior.

   

• Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate two full-time employees and student employees.
• Incorporate multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health
• promotion services.
• Participate in research and professional writing, publications and/or presentations as well as participate in professional organizations to advance the outcomes of the university’s impact on student health and well-being.

Position TypeFullTimeType of RecruitmentGeneral PublicMinimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, health education, health promotion, health policy or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in stated fields and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree may be substituted as appropriate.· 
• Considerable knowledge of the ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education (SPHPHE) and ACHA Healthy Campus.
• Considerable knowledge of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for a college student population.
• Considerable knowledge of student development and learning theories and models.
• Considerable knowledge of fundamental principles of organizational development, environmental management, and cultural change.
• Considerable leadership skills that facilitate positive, effective communication and interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with key stakeholders and a diverse community on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students.
• High level of organizational skills, project management, and proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Excellent computer skills. Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and experienced in desktop publishing and SPSS or similar, willing to learn new programs.
• Ability to directly oversee assigned department operational/program budgets while modeling good stewardship of finances, monitoring expenses and purchases, and ensuring successful department financial outcomes.
• Considerable proficiency and experience in community needs assessment including survey design, environmental scans, and other qualitative/quantitative methods, and translation of assessment results into action.
• Considerable experience leading and supervising full-time, part-time, and student employees including hiring, training, and evaluating.
• Considerable experience applying the ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education (SPHPHE) and ACHA Healthy Campus.
• Considerable experience applying theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for a college student population.
• Considerable experience applying student development and learning theories and models.
• Considerable experience applying fundamental principles of organizational development, environmental management, and cultural change.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in public health or a related health field.
• Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), or eligible and intent to become certified.
• Considerable experience leading coalitions or collaborating with individuals and organizations.
• Considerable grant seeking and writing skills, grant administration experience.

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