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Employer University of Alabama at Birmingham Location Birmingham, AL Closing date Apr 3, 2025
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Specialty Student Affairs Position Type Specialist Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University
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Job Description - STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II (WELLNESS PROMOTION COORDINATOR) (T225215)
STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST II (WELLNESS PROMOTION COORDINATOR)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Wellness Promotion Coordinator to join the Health Promotion and Prevention department within the Division of Student Affairs. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based health promotion initiatives that support student well-being. The coordinator will coordinate the peer health education program, serve as a liaison between university departments and student organizations, and contribute to multi-disciplinary wellness initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to engage students and campus partners in fostering a culture of health and wellness.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the peer health education program, including recruitment, hiring, training, management, supervision, and evaluation of paid and/or volunteer peer health educators
- Design, implement, and evaluate health education and prevention programs tailored to UAB students, ensuring they align with best practices and public health principles and are effective
- Coordinate outreach efforts within the department and in response to campus partner requests
- Manage the design, marketing, and execution of department services, programs, and events across campus
- Work collaboratively across departments to integrate wellness initiatives into broader campus programs and student engagement strategies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Counseling, Education, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Please be sure to attach a resume and cover letter with your submission for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Higher Education, or Social Sciences (Psychology, Social Work). Master's degree preferred.
- Strong ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies, student development theory, and leadership development.
- Experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Familiarity with social marketing and health communication strategies.
- Ability to supervise, train, and mentor student staff while fostering a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with a professional and collaborative leadership style.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to team-based initiatives.
UAB EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Professional & Managerial
Organization
142006000 Health Promotion & Prevention
Employee Status
Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
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