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Health and Wellness Coordinator

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Health and Wellness Coordinator

Additional Information

Ball State University’s Health and Promotion and Advocacy team seeks candidates for a Health and Wellness Coordinator. Health Promotion and Advocacy ( HPA ) provides inclusive health and well-being education, prevention, and survivor-centered support.
This position will contribute to HPA and Ball State University by coordinating health and wellbeing outreach and educational materials for the campus community; assessing campus health and wellbeing needs; evaluating services; and working collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders to meet the health and wellbeing needs of the students.

Benefits and Community

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff

Relocation

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation

FLSA

Learned Professional Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

Coordinate evidence/informed-based virtual and in-person health promotion programs, presentations, initiatives, and educational materials for constituencies throughout the university community; assess campus health and wellbeing needs; work collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders based on campus health and wellbeing needs and evaluate services.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, or other human service related discipline from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience

Demonstrated commitment to health and wellbeing; demonstrated skills in quality customer service; experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Minimum Other

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Advanced degree in public health, health promotion, health education, or other related discipline from an accredited institution.

Preferred Experience

At least two years of experience in a university-based health services program, Student Affairs department, health center, or wellness institute; public speaking experience and skills; evidence of research and scholarly activity and ability.

Preferred Other

Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity; excellent interpersonal, intrapersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; excellent organizational, relationship, and analytical skills; ability to perform all job duties.

Health Education Specialist ( CHES ) or Certified in Public Health ( CPH ) designations (or be eligible and intend to become certified).

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Peer health educators and undergraduate student employees/volunteers (as appropriate).

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

Department

Health Alcohol & Drug Education:152040

Department Information

Department Email or Phone Number

765.285.3775

Duties & Responsibilities

Ranking

1

Job Duty

Design, coordinate, implement, evaluate evidence/informed-based health and wellbeing programs, presentations, events, and initiatives that focus on harm reduction, education, prevention, and/or awareness, and community programs addressing all nine aspects of wellness (Social, Mental/Emotional, Physical, Environmental, Occupational, Intellectual, Cultural Spiritual and Financial) such as alcohol and other drugs, sex education, stress management, resiliency, public health initiatives, overall health and wellbeing.

Ranking

2

Job Duty

Serve as liaison between office staff, collaborating with community and campus partners (staff, students and faculty) on creation and implementation of health and wellbeing services for the university.

Ranking

3

Job Duty

Facilitate meetings of staff, community partners, and program stakeholders.

Ranking

4

Job Duty

Train and supervise undergraduate student employees, volunteers, interns, & practicum students.

Ranking

5

Job Duty

Coordinates activities of campus health and wellbeing needs engaging in implementation and administration of program objectives.

Ranking

6

Job Duty

Monitor and coordinate development of social media, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.

Ranking

7

Job Duty

Support program and community assessment.

Ranking

8

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to participation in departmental, divisional and campus-wide meetings and committees.

Posting Number

202100719P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

07/12/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

05/17/2021

Applications Accepted Through Date

06/02/2021

Open Until Filled

No

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Undergraduate Transcripts
  2. Master's Transcripts


Company

Ball State

Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students

Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

 

We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!

The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. 

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