Under the direction of the Manager of Miner Wellness, the Wellness Coordinator will assist in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of comprehensive wellness programming for S&T students, with a substantial focus on alcohol and other drug education for Residential Life, Greek Life, and Athletics. The successful candidate will utilize a socio-ecological model approach to guide prevention efforts that will serve to enhance student learning and support the mission of the institution.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for selected components of the Miner Wellness program, primarily comprehensive alcohol and other drug initiatives
- Chair and lead the campus Prevention Coalition and guide the strategic planning process
- Develop and deliver health promotion programs to the campus community and ensure appropriate evaluation of all programs
- Provide alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco consultations to students using a Motivational Interviewing approach
- Provide training and support to student peer educators
- Serve as a health/wellness resource to campus community and serve on campus committees
- Maintain collaborative relationships with campus departments
- Create marketing materials to promote Miner Wellness programs and services
- Prepare reports for grants
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public or Community Health, Health Education and Promotion, Student Affairs, Psychology, Sociology, Higher Education or related field required.
- Equivalent of two years of progressively responsible work experience in a wellness/health education position or combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated understanding, commitment to, or experience with underrepresented groups and initiatives that enhance inclusive environments is required
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends
- Master’s degree in related field preferred
- Background in alcohol and other drug education, with demonstrated competency in harm reduction, multi-systemic interventions, and health education theories
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and student organizations on developmental and preventive outreach projects
- Experience in developing strategic goals, measurable outcomes, and program evaluation for health promotion programs
- Knowledge of current and emerging issues regarding wellness, learning, and higher education
- Experience developing social marketing and social norms campaigns, using social media, and application of technology to health promotion
- Certified Health Education Specialist or Missouri Credentialing Board certification preferred
Comments
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
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