The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hiring for General Health And Wellness Coordinator at Knoxville, TN Full Time

Description

Position Announcement

General Health and Wellness Coordinator

Center for Health Education and Wellness

 

The Center for Health Education and Wellness within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of General Health and Wellness Coordinator. This position works to mobilize, create, and sustain campus-wide health promotion practices in order to create an environment that promotes student success and personal development.

The Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) strives to improve the health and well-being of our campus through evidence-informed strategies. We work to empower all Vols to make informed decisions about their well-being and adopt lasting healthy behaviors. Through advocacy and collaboration, we work to develop an environment that supports the community’s decisions.

The Position: This position develops and coordinates health and wellness initiatives for UTK students. Initiatives include evidence-informed strategies to encourage positive health behaviors and reduce negative health outcomes based on available data. The coordinator will collaborate with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive approach to health for students. Additionally, this position will assist in oversight and management of the Peer Health Educators. 

Responsibilities:

·         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

·         Incorporate multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health promotion services

·         Provide input on management of the overall CHEW budget

·         Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate paid and/or volunteer student staff and/or interns

·         Develop and oversee the content of the website, social media, and print materials in collaboration with Student Life Communications; Speak to student groups about the CHEW and other health-related departments upon request; Contribute to the promotion of the overall CHEW department

·         Develop, implement, and analyze periodic health surveys that 1) provide baseline and follow-up health data, 2) identify program needs and priorities, 3) evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services, and 4) track trends in student health status and behavior

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of 30,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Qualifications

What We Require

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: One year of related health promotion work experience (2 years of a graduate assistantship equals 1 year of experience) 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Demonstrated knowledge to conceptualize health promotion in the context of higher education

·         Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, behavior change, and population-based theories and models

·         Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on a particular setting

·         Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed health promotion programs/initiatives;

·         Written/oral/interpersonal communication skills

What We Prefer:

Education: Master’s degree in public health, education, social work, or related field

Experience:

·         Experience working in higher education

Salary: The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a standard university benefits package. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position.

Application Process: Please complete the on-line application for full consideration. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number/s) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be directed to the search committee chair.

Job: Student Services
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Spsf Ctr For Health Educ & Wellness
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Dec 7, 2023, 8:25:19 AM