What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Wellness Coordinator position at Gettysburg College?
Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a background and enthusiastic interest in preventative health education and work with young adults to serve in this 10-month, part-time (20 hours per week) position as the Wellness Coordinator for Counseling and Wellness Services. This is a one-year position with potential for renewal. Gettysburg College is a highly selective, residential undergraduate liberal arts college, which enrolls approximately 2,400 students.
The Wellness Coordinator is a member of the College Life Division and is responsible for developing, implementing and facilitating campus-wide student wellness outreach and health promotion programs and practices. The objective of this position is to foster an environment that promotes student well-being, health education and personal development. The person in this position needs to be highly-motivated; manage details with expertise and professionalism; and, establish working relationships with office staff, student workers, and other offices, faculty, and staff on campus. The Wellness Coordinator will support departmental programs/services and take the lead on programs.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed wellness promotion activities, programs and initiatives for student body utilizing Gettysburg College’s wellness dimensions.
- Collaborate with Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to wellness for students emphasizing personal and community well-being including, but not limited to, substance use; suicide prevention; eating disorders, emotional and physical wellness.
- Develop strategic, creative marketing campaigns and disseminate wellness education and awareness materials on campus (social media, web-based, email, print).
- Maintain coordinated programming calendar for campus-wide wellness activities, programs and initiatives.
- Assist in development, implementation, and analysis of student wellness surveys and program evaluation tools.
- Develop goals, and measurable objectives for wellness promotion and risk prevention/reduction activities, programs and initiatives in coordination with Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness and other campus partners.
- Lead collaboration with various on campus community partners to coordinate wellness activities, programs and initiatives for student body.
- Train and supervise student led programming staff.
- Reflect principles of inclusion & belonging into all aspects of wellness activities, programs and initiatives in order to meet needs of all students.
- Serve on College Life Wellness Advisory Committee.
- Create and maintain a resource catalog of community wellness related services and organizations.
- Assist with initiating, processing, and maintaining records and invoices.
- Other duties as assigned.
This is an hourly position with a pay rate of $20-$23.00/hour
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is required. Most relevant degree areas include public health, health education, or social work. Degrees in other fields will be considered with evidence of sufficient university-level coursework and/or professional continuing education in the areas listed above
- Demonstrated knowledge of health topics and current trends relevant to college student populations such as substance use, mental health, sexual health, sleep, nutrition, exercise and technology usage
- Knowledge of health issues and impact on minoritized populations
- Knowledge of health issues and impact on college athletes
- Demonstrated experience with marketing and social media platforms
- Evidence of ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing wellness promotion needs of emerging adults, especially college students
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college
- Ability to work well independently and also to collaborate and communicate effectively with groups
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to details
- Ability to work periodic evening and weekend hours
Gettysburg College seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
Posting Number
20100162C
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Salary : $20 - $23
