Associate Director, Hokie Wellness - Education & Prevention Programs

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow. We’re currently searching for an Associate Director to join our Hokie Wellness team in Blacksburg, VA to help lead our Education & Prevention Programs. So, if you’re passionate about creating happier, healthier, and more resilient environments, please keep reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

1) You’ll be joining the Hokie Wellness team; a department dedicated to student success and well-being, inclusion, and belonging; and committed to educate and encourage a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle that encompasses all dimensions of well-being—physical, emotional, social, community, financial and sense of purpose.

2) You’ll be reporting directly to the Senior Director of Hokie Wellness, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative/professional faculty appointment. 

3) You’ll be responsible for overseeing all interdepartmental student health and wellness promotion initiatives for events like Orientation, Welcome Week, and Family Weekend. In addition, you’ll: provide direct supervision to the health education, mental health, and financial wellness areas of Hokie Wellness; assist all wellness areas with their evaluation/assessment plans (culminating in a yearly Hokie Wellness evaluation report); and you’ll work closely with the Senior Director of Hokie Wellness to provide budgetary support, leadership, and direct programmatic assistance as needed to all areas of Hokie Wellness.

4) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $70,000-$80,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and progressive professional experience in wellness initiatives, health education, public health, or other relevant field.
• Significant demonstrated experience with developing, managing, implementing, and evaluating wellness services and programs designed for diverse college-age and/or adult-age populations; including experience with reaching underserved populations and addressing physical and mental health issues that impact student performance and success.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing data to develop best practices and evidence-based programming.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and take initiative in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing effective supervision and management of full-time professional staff, peer education teams, student interns, etc.
• Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing collaborative, positive, productive working relationships with all levels of the campus community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within health promoting campuses/higher education environments
• Experience with traditional and state-of-the art strategies of health promotion, education, behavior change, environmental management, and evaluation.
• Experience with community organizing strategies and principles for prompting collective action.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of budget and fiscal-related matters.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$70,000 - $80,000

Review Date

7/24/23

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community-at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.

About Student Affairs: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning. Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence . We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community , which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About Hokie Wellness: The team in Hokie Wellness is comprised of professionals that are passionate about community health and well-being, inclusion, and belonging. We learn, grow, and develop every single day to make Virginia Tech the best place to be for our students and employees.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: June 26, 2023
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