Health and Wellness Educator (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position

About Worcester State University

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description

Title: Health and Wellness Educator
Department: Athletics
Supervision Received: Meredith Merchant, Associate Director of Recreation and Wellness

General Statement of Duties

The Health and Wellness Educator will assess, plan, implement, supervise and evaluate high quality, effective health and wellness programs and services. The Health Educator will develop innovative educational opportunities for students, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for programs, and contribute to student success and well-being.

Responsibilities

(E) = Essential

1. (E) Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services.
2. (E) Prioritize and coordinate health promotion initiatives based on institutional priorities, identified and emerging student trends, and available resources.
3. (E) Collaborate with campus partners to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to health and wellness issues for students and campus community.
4. (E) Conduct periodic health and wellness needs assessments of student populations and the campus community.
5. (E) Collect, analyze, and report program participation, learning outcomes, and assessment data to demonstrate program efficacy.
6. (E) Coordinate, implement, and evaluate alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention and education initiatives in collaboration with campus partners for general and targeted student populations, including first-year students, student-athletes, and other identified groups.
7. (E) Assist with implementation and follow up for online student education programs with a third-party vendor.
8. (E) Develop and implement educational initiatives related to nutrition, body image, disordered eating, and overall wellness.
9. (E) Conduct educational programs on health and wellness issues for general audiences and specific student groups such as residence hall students, commuter, athletic teams, clubs, and organizations.
10. (E) Develop and coordinate health promotion events such as a Wellness Fair.
11. (E) Serve as a campus resource by providing consultation, training, and educational presentations to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
12. (E) Identify and assist in pursuing grant opportunities and external funding sources that support health promotion initiatives.
13. (E) Evaluate the effectiveness of all programs related to AOD to improve services and meet the University's required Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations. Assist with the DAAPP annual notification and Biennial Review Report.
14. (E) Assist with the development and maintenance of websites, social media, and health promotion communications related to health and wellness initiatives.
15. (E) Create promotional and educational materials to support health promotion initiatives and campus outreach efforts.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Health Education, Health Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Minimum of two (2) years related health promotion work experience
3. Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing health promotion needs of college students
4. Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact and work collaboratively with diverse populations of students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's Degree required in Health Education, Health Sciences or related field.
2. Minimum of two (2) years related health promotion work experience, preferably in a higher education environment
3. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES); or Certified in Public Health (CPH), with intent to become certified as Health Education Specialist
4. Experience and training in BASICS and Motivational Interviewing
5. Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing health promotion needs of college students
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact and work collaboratively with diverse populations of students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
7. Proficient in a variety of computer software applications

Additional Information

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.

Hourly Rate: $36 per hour

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at worcester.interviewexchange.com. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.