Assistant Director for Organizational Well-being and Development

4 days ago

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Assistant Director to join our team in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing a holistic, inclusive, and evidence-informed organizational well-being model for students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Director of Health Promotion with strategic planning to advance campus well-being and align with divisional and departmental mission, vision, and values.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate an organizational well-being model for the JMU community, utilizing research and collaboration to inform best practices.
  • Support evidence-informed strategies for organizational risk management and ensure compliance with regulations and legal requirements.
  • Contribute to Student Affairs equity and inclusion values by designing intentional and inclusive practices, policies, and programs to serve a diverse student population.
  • Develop and coordinate strategies for engagement, including needs assessments, policy and practice review, consultation services, trainings, programming, and referral pathways to campus partners.
  • Advocate on behalf of students, student groups, and affiliates to improve and advance organizational well-being efforts.
  • Assist with the comprehensive development, implementation, and administration of an evaluation plan to assess the fidelity and impact of organizational well-being initiatives.
  • Oversee administrative functions supporting organizational well-being efforts, including scheduling, tracking, and documenting participants and referrals.
  • Recruit, hire, orient, and supervise relevant staff.
  • Manage financial resources of assigned programs, ensuring fiscal operations align with good practice and university/state policy.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant setting, including supervisory and training experience.
  • Basic knowledge of current and emerging college student health and well-being needs and trends, student development, student organization administrative and programmatic support, and evidence-based practice.
  • Experience in learning-based outcome development and assessment.
  • Experience serving diverse populations, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Proven ability to effectively collaborate with partners to develop shared outcomes.
  • Effective communication and facilitation skills.
  • High level of organizational skills and proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
  • Ability to strategically and creatively manage a wide range of projects and work quickly and effectively on deadline projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (Health Sciences, Public Health, Community Health, Health Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, College Student Personnel Administration, etc.).
  • CHES, MCHES, NBC-HWC, NCC, or other relevant certification.
  • A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant setting, including supervisory and training experience.
  • Demonstrated application of evidence-informed health promoting initiatives.
  • Experience working in a higher education setting.
  • Experience managing a programmatic budget and overseeing fiscal responsibilities.

Additional Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://www.jmu.edu/hr/dual-career-program/.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs, please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

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