SUA 2 | Health Promotion Coordinator
- Employer
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 20, 2023
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
N00959
Classification Title
SUA 2 | Health Promotion Educator
Working Title
SUA 2 | Health Promotion Coordinator
Employee Group
Professional
Bargaining Unit
SCUPA
Location
Main Campus
Department
Health Services
Pay Rate
$50,308
Employment Type
Regular FT
Work Schedule
Some evening and weekend hours will be necessary. Especially, during campus-wide events such as Weekend of Welcome and Orientation.
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Coordinates the Health Promotion program of Slippery Rock University Health Services. Implements a co-curricular outreach program addressing health related issues for college aged students. These include, but are not limited to: general health and wellness issues; alcohol and other drug use; sexually transmissible infections; contraception; wellness promotion; education specifically related to consent, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking and others. A primary function of the coordinator’s position is to prioritize programs and services that focus on alcohol and other drugs ( AOD ). Develops comprehensive health education and wellness programs, also works in conjunction with community agencies, faculty and staff, related to personal and community health.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, Student Personnel or related field; degree conferred by June 2023
Experience in peer education programming/development
Alcohol and Other Drug ( AOD ) programming experience
One year of higher education college health and/or community health experience.; including peer education programming/ development; developing strong, evidence-informed, data-driven programs and services based on relevant measurable, and practical health outcomes; coordinating wellness efforts with on campus and off campus partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Certified Health education Specialist ( CHES ) or CHES eligible
Experience working with diverse populations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
03/20/2023
Closing Date
04/14/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran’s status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Full consideration given to applications received by April 14, 2023.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have, or will you have by June 2023, a Master’s degree
in Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, Student
Personnel or related field?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have certification or certification eligibility as a
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)?
- yes, CHES certified
- yes, CHES certification eligible
- no
- * Are you currently employed as a SCUPA employee at one of
PASSHE's 14 universities?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one year experience of higher education college
health and/or community health experience, including: peer
education programming and development; alcohol and other drug
programming (AOD); developing evidence informed data-driven
programs and services based on measurable and practical health
outcomes; and coordinating wellness efforts with on and off campus
partners?
- yes
- no
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Company
Slippery Rock University is a four-year, public, coeducational, regional comprehensive university that offers a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs to more than 8,000 students. SRU is one of 10 institutions and 14 campuses that make up Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. SRU is fully accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning.
Founded in 1889, SRU is shaped by its teaching (normal) school heritage. For more than 130 years, the university has embraced the same hard-working, tenacious personality espoused by the people of western Pennsylvania. With a steadfast yet adaptable commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility, SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that helps them become engaged citizens and succeed in their lives and professional careers.
Located in western Pennsylvania, the 660-acre campus is less than an hour’s drive north of Pittsburgh, one hour south of Erie, and 45 minutes east of Youngstown, Ohio. Two major highways, I-79 and I-80, intersect 10 miles from the University, conveniently linking it to the entire commonwealth and its contiguous regions.
As a member university of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, SRU employees are state employees of the Commonwealth. Slippery Rock University offers competitive salaries and wages, a comprehensive benefit package, and a number of retirement options.
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