Health Promotion Coordinator - Binghamton University

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $56,000-$60,000

Within the Division of Student Affairs, the B Healthy: Healthy Campus Initiative is seeking a Health Promotion Coordinator to contribute to a culture and environment of health and well-being that is supportive of individuals and groups in pursuit of their optimal potential. Therefore, we strive to collaborate with students as well as on and off campus partners, around the dimensions of wellness, by supporting programs and services using evidence-informed practices targeting the diverse needs of the Binghamton University community. The Health Promotion Coordinator will assist in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of health promotion initiatives. This position will support the Healthy Campus Initiative with a primary focus on sexual and reproductive health and general wellness.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of the Healthy Campus Peer Internship
• Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate paid and/or volunteer student staff, interns, and graduate assistants
• Plan, implement, and evaluate theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services
• Develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion programs and services
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students, faculty and staff
• Incorporate multicultural, diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health promotion programs and services
• Maintain expertise in current and relevant health and wellness trends in order to be a reliable source of information for campus community
• Assist in the research of various health promotion resources as well as the maintenance of these resources, including written, visual/video media and manage social media platforms
• Actively participate on various campus and/or community committees that are relevant to the university's mission
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Success in the role will require a highly collaborative and creative individual. The ideal candidates will have experience implementing best practices in public health, health promotion, and/or health communication, and proven ability to develop and evaluate programs and initiatives.

• A Master's degree in a related field, such as public health, health promotion, health communications, mental health or related field
• At least 1-3 year of related experience
• Knowledge of health promotion theory and evidence-informed practice, and ability to translate and apply that theory with a university population
• Sound understanding of undergraduate and graduate students' evolving health needs and interests, and ability to design health promotion initiatives that reflect the social, cultural, political, and economic diversity of students
• Excellent and demonstrated public speaking, group facilitation, writing, editing, and communication skills
• Experience in program development, marketing, and evaluation
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent computer skills required, including PC literacy in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn technology quickly

Preferred:

• Experience developing and delivering programs on sexual and reproductive health
• Experience with health communication
• Experience with assessment, evaluation and application of technology to health promotion
• College/university level experience in health promotion

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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