Assistant Director, Wellness

4 months ago


Coral Gables, United States University of Miami Full time

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The Assistant Director, Student Health & Wellbeing, in collaboration with Student Health Services, is primarily responsible for the development, organization, implementation and promotion of student health education and wellness education programming for University of Miami students. This position also assists with wellness education for the Mini Canes Recreation Sports Camp.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs and initiatives relevant to student health services and well-being, including but not limited to sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and mental health issues, smoking, sleep health, general nutrition education etc.  Coordinate and manage student immunization efforts and the condom distribution program. Develop educational and marketing materials to support both programs. Collaborate with Student affair departments (e.g., Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, LGBTQ Student Center, Housing and Residential Life etc.) academic units and other appropriate individuals and organizations, to promote student health services. Develop, coordinate and maintain outreach contact hours at the student health clinic (four hours per week). Advise and supervise the Student Health Peer Educator Program, practicum students, interns as well as required projects and administrative duties associated with advising students. Coordinate and manage well-being related programs and events (e.g., mindfulness, cooking and nutrition classes, meditation etc.) Collaborate with other department staff members to incorporate fitness and recreational sport programs into student health education. Serve as the student health and wellness liaison on the Healthy ‘Cane Network. Manage health education social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) and webpages to accomplish health promotion objectives. When requested, advise student organizations relevant to student health and well-being. Coordinate and administer wellness education program for the Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp. Research the availability of federal and/or private grant funds for health education efforts. Develop, maintain, and submit detailed reports of all programs and events as required. Meet monthly with Director of Student Health Services to keep abreast of department needs. Participate in student health services staff conferences at least once a month. Complete other assignments as required by Director, Fitness Programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Three years of health education and/or well-being related experience with an emphasis on student health and well-being. Demonstrate effective organizational skills required. Excellent communication skills required including verbal, presentation and writing skills. Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and manage multiple conflicting priorities required. Proficiency in statistics and data analysis as well as knowledge of statistical program software (SAS, SPSS). Excellent customer service skills required. Position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, Wellness, or related field. Master’s degree and minimum of three years of experience in the coordination, design, and implementation of health education programs is preferable. 



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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8

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