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Director of Health Education

Employer
Wesleyan University
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 30, 2022

Job Details

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Position Details
WesWell, the Office of Health Education, is an integral part of Wesleyan University’s Davison Health Center team. WesWell understands the impact of student health on academic performance and is committed to providing services that are designed to develop healthy behaviors and prevent health concerns that may interfere with academic and personal success.

Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Director of Health Education is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive health promotion program, primarily targeting college students.

The Director works closely with the staff of Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS ), Health Services clinical team, Office of Support, Healing, Activism, and Prevention Education ( SHAPE ) and other relevant departments, students, faculty/staff and appropriate community agencies to sponsor and facilitate a variety of health and wellness programming initiatives.

The Director will supervise the Mental Health and Prevention Educator and the Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist.

Responsibilities include:
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING :

  • Proactively design and implement evidence-based health-promoting educational outreach programs and services that educate and empower students to make healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Address health issues most relevant to a college population, including but not limited to alcohol and other drugs, sexual violence, sexual health, nutrition, stress management, mental/emotional wellbeing, etc.
  • Maintain departmental website and library of health resources and educational materials.

PEER EDUCATION :
  • Recruit, train and supervise Peer Health Advocate peer education group who provide peer-led prevention programming.
  • Supervise a team of undergraduate student interns who work as para-professionals in the department.

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP :
  • Chair campus-wide Alcohol and other Drug Committee.
  • Oversee Biennial Review process and implementation of strategic plan for alcohol and other drug prevention efforts utilizing evidence-based environmental management practices.
  • Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders in an effort to create campus-wide change.

TRAINING :
  • Provide, plan and present training on health/wellness topics to various student leaders and groups. This includes WesWell’s contribution to first year orientation, Wellbeing WesTalk.

STUDENT CONTACT :
  • Serve as a resource on issues related to health and wellness, and make referrals to campus and/or local support services.
  • Develop and provide individual and group-based educational interventions in collaboration with campus judicial officers.
  • Develop contacts with student leaders and encourage student participation in the planning and implementation of health/wellness programming.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION :
  • Coordinate assessment, needs analysis, and evaluation processes of health/wellness programs and services.
  • Actively seek opportunities to interact with students in order to be aware of current student issues and concerns.
  • Conduct research and benchmarking as necessary.

ADMINSTRATIVE :
  • Oversee departmental budget and expenditures.
  • Serve as a resource person for the University community and represent the University on relevant community-based consortia.
  • Assist with development of student services initiatives.
  • Hire, train and supervise AOD health educator and work study students.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Health Education/Promotion, Public Health, Student Development, or other related field and a minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work experience in a college/university environment or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Prior supervisory experience.

Familiarity with alcohol and other drug prevention initiatives and other health and wellness issues relevant to a college population.

Training and experience with Brief Motivational Interviewing.

Knowledge of current evidence-based health promotion practices and theories.

Ability to facilitate non-traditional programming, including an understanding of health/wellness issues of diverse populations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Comfort around sensitive topics during one-on-one discussions and educational initiatives.

Demonstrated technological competence in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

Bystander Intervention theory and skills.

Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment as part of a collaborative team and interacting collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Training and experience implementing SBIRT .

Experience working with college students.

CHES or MCHES certification preferred.

Fluency in a second language.

Grant writing experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application close date is August 08, 2022.
Additional Information
Any and all offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan requires all employees to be vaccinated against Covid 19 unless they meet the criteria for a medical or religious exemption. New employees must be vaccinated prior to their start date. If an employee needs an exemption for medical or religious reasons, they must submit a request to Wesleyan and be approved before their start date.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Alison Williams, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion/ Title IX Officer, 860-685-3927, awilliams@wesleyan.edu.

Company

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. 

Our student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students is housed on a beautiful 316-acre historic New England campus that offers the comfort of an intimate and collaborative learning environment supported by renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and unique research opportunities.

With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.

At Wesleyan, we are all educators. We welcome your interest in Wesleyan's diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In this energetic and inclusive community, our talented faculty and staff foster a liberal arts educational experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. Genuinely open-minded, intellectually curious, and mission-driven, our employees invest their impressive talents in fulfilling careers.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of growth and wellness opportunities—comprehensive health benefitsfitness incentives, generous paid time offretirement plansflexible work schedules, and educational benefits, including free employee access to Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies program and undergraduate tuition reimbursement for dependents of eligible employees. Benefits-at-a-Glance

Campus life affords employees countless opportunities to experience general-interest, academic, artistic, and athletic events. Our location in scenic central Connecticut provides easy access to Boston, New York, and the many other exciting and culturally rich destinations of New England. Few workplaces are like Wesleyan, and we welcome your interest in learning more about us.

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