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Assistant Director of Student Wellness Promotion
Engineering a world of possibilities. Colorado School of Mines is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion to lead transformative wellness initiatives that support the diverse needs of our student body by fostering student well-being and creating a vibrant, healthy campus community. This role is perfect for a team-oriented problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to evidence-based programming. As a key leader in our efforts to promote mental health, resilience, and holistic wellness, you'll collaborate with campus departments, local organizations, and student Peer Educators to design, implement, and assess impactful programs. If you're excited about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students while embracing diversity, inclusion, and innovation, apply today!
Periodic evening and weekend work, as well as occasional in- and out-of-state travel to trainings and conferences will be required of this position. This position works primarily on campus in Golden, Colorado, with some flexibility for hybrid work after an initial training period.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Campus-Wide Health Promotion Programming : Develop, manage, implement, and assess evidence-based strategies and programs to a diverse student body. Programs may include :
- Workshops and trainings on mental health and wellness topics, including suicide prevention trainings like QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) and trainings on topics such as resilience and / or alcohol and substance abuse.
- Wellness promotion toolkits, otherwise known as Blaster Boxes.
- Campus-wide wellness events such as Fresh Check Day, a Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Fair, and / or Pause for Paws with therapy animals.
- Awareness and educational campaigns via tabling, posters, social media, web content, and more.
- Online platforms and trainings, such as You at College and online prevention courses.
Create learning objectives for programs, handle budgets, track attendance, assess campus participation data, and plan modifications to enhance the quality and relevance of programs. Utilize the department website, various media outlets, and social media accounts to share content, promote programming, and conduct campaigns. Develop means for data collection and analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and collect outcomes for reporting requirements and process improvements. Fundraise as needed to support the addition or expansion of programs.
Minimal Level of Education and Experience :
Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field, including public health, social work, higher education, or related, with at least 2 years of work experience in program development and implementation, outreach, group facilitation, effective messaging, event planning, and evaluation. -OR- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 4 years of experience in program development and implementation, outreach, group facilitation, effective messaging, event planning, and evaluation. Intercultural competence and experience working with diverse groups to promote positive mental health and holistic well-being. Knowledge of current and emerging college health issues, health behavior change theories and ecological framework, and evidence-based practices. Ability to stay current on developments in the field of public health, health promotion, peer health education, and college health. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
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