Coordinator of Advocacy and Campus Wellness Education

COORDINATOR OF ADVOCACY AND CAMPUS WELLNESS EDUCATION                   

VSC UP – PAT Bargaining Unit, Exempt, Grade 13                                                                                                            

BASIC FUNCTION

To develop and implement University-wide health education initiatives including education related to policy 311 and 311A.  To conduct targeted training and educational programs.  To provide experiential opportunities for students in relevant academic programs.  To provide consultation and to serve as a liaison to the University community regarding health and wellness issues including sexual assault and policy 311 and 311 A.

To develop and implement University-wide health education initiatives including education related to policy 311 and 311A.  To conduct targeted training and educational programs.  To provide experiential opportunities for students in relevant academic programs.  To provide consultation and to serve as a liaison to the University community regarding health and wellness issues including sexual assault and policy 311 and 311 A.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement University-wide Health Education Initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate events targeting a specific social issue or national campaign, such as Poetry Slams, SEXploration Fair, Take Back the Night Rally, Red Flag Project, Clothesline Project, Stress-Less events, and substance use prevention initiatives.
• Provide education related to VSC Policy 311 and 311 A to the Vermont State University community through outreach including classroom presentations, trainings, and preparation of Sexual Assault resource materials.
• Promote a sex-positive consent culture on campuses through programming, training, workshops, in class and residence hall outreach to students, staff and faculty.
• Act as Advisor and Trainer for Peer Advocates for Change student group. Guide the group through programming related to bystander intervention, sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence, stalking and other wellness related topics.
• Collaborate with the Wellness Centers on initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community resources and organizations.
• Establish and co lead a Sexual Assault Prevention and intervention task force for Vermont State University.
• Collaborate with the Title IX coordinator on education and outreach events.
• Coordinate alcohol and other drug education and awareness via on-line tools, social media, and group education.
• Provide student community education about nutrition, stress management and resiliency skills, sleep, sexual health, eating disorders, smoking cessation, and other health promotion activities for physical and emotional health.
• Collaborate with other departments of the college and participate in appropriate interdepartmental committees and task forces.
• Develop and conduct targeted training and educational programs.
• Department and student group presentations on wellness topics (i.e. Residential Life, Student Life, Athletics, Admissions, Student Government Association, academic classes including First Year Seminars, etc.)
• Facilitate utilization of outside trainers and presenters.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide hands-on opportunities for students to pursue academic projects, research, or initiatives related to health and wellness.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor and various College administrative offices to plan, coordinate and evaluate activities/services, exchange information, and the like.
• Keep abreast of current developments in wellness education.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISON RECEIVED

General direction and supervision is received from the Director of Health and Wellness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Undergraduate student interns and Graduate student interns, possibly student workers. Peer Advocates for Change and other health related student groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree with a Master’s Degree desirable in health education, public health, education, or related field, plus two to four years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Experience in health education, community-based programs and substance abuse prevention.
• Experience in the design and implementation of health and substance abuse prevention programs.
• Understanding of educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Understanding or the psychological and cultural Characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students in a rural setting.
• Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.

Skills:

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, community agencies, and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good basic administrative and supervisory skills.
• Able to meet students where they are and ensure they feel listened to and they are comfortable working with advisor to navigate challenges and concerns as they come up.
• Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as Aviso, Colleague, Self-Service, Microsoft Office suite, Perceptive Content, PyraMed and Maxient.
• Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or soft skills, and social skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access and equity.
• Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and ta desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the university and capacity to work as part of a team and to collaborate with others.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, community agencies and organizations.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings to provide student support outside normal business hours,. Must be flexible.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification.  It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.