Health Promotion Programs Coordinator at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Student Aff Student Wellness-640701

Career Area :

Student Services

Posting Open Date:

12/13/2024

Application Deadline:

01/03/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Health Promotion Programs Coordinator

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

01004598

Vacancy ID:

NF0008741

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Proposed Start Date:

03/03/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Student Wellness envisions a thriving campus culture that is safe, equitable and well. As a health promotion and prevention office, we educate, advocate, support and promote individual and community health and well-being. Through partnerships with other campus departments, community agencies, student organizations, and peer mentors we use evidence informed public health strategies to foster an environment that creates, emphasizes, and supports healthy choices and positive decision making regarding health, safety, and wellness. We are a fast-paced, high performing office that utilizes a holistic, topic-integrated, and evidence-based comprehensive approach to wellness, and are seeking experienced professionals to join our interdisciplinary team.

Position Summary:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.



Under the direction and support of the Director and Associate Director of Student Wellness, the Health Promotion Programs Coordinator (HP Coordinator) works in concert with other Student Wellness health promotion and prevention staff, and collaborates with departments and colleagues across campus to support the overall holistic health and wellness of students by mobilizing and sustaining evidence based and best practice health promotion strategies designed towards student success and personal development, and to contribute to a healthier and well campus culture.


Utilizing ACHA, NASPA and related guidelines, the HP Coordinator manages the planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive, campus-wide health promotion strategies, programs, and services utilizing a public health framework, and the overlay of our eight Dimensions of Wellness. As well, this role supports our sexual health education resources, sleep hygiene and nutrition education, and advises our peer education program 'healthy heels ambassadors' (hha!).


The HP Coordinator is a key role within a larger health promotion, prevention and advocacy team. Additional components of the role include working with the Health Promotion Communications Coordinator to develop, implement and manage digital resources such as online modules, apps, messaging and related digital means that provide 24 hr. resource accessibility to support students' holistic health and wellbeing.


This role is integral to the overall general health promotion strategies on campus, and specifically to the broader population-based education and outreach efforts. The position involves population level and selected group outreach through both in-person and virtual means and creates culturally inclusive health programs and resources to ensure efforts reach all Carolina students. The position reports to the Associate Director for Health Promotion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Working knowledge of current trends and standards in health promotion/prevention approaches.
* Knowledge of and ability to apply health education and prevention principles, theories, and practices to a broader campus setting.
* Demonstration of successful program development, implementation and evaluation experience.
* Ability to present with an outgoing, positive and engaging perspective when interacting with campus constituents.
* Ability to develop strong working relationships, and work with diverse undergraduate and graduate/professional students, faculty, and staff communities, and with both health professionals and non-health related colleagues.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of FERPA and privacy/confidentiality related to student records.
* Demonstrated experience in navigating/managing sensitive topics related to sexual health & healthy relationships.
* Evidence of ability to practice problem-solving skills in analyzing health and wellness needs of emerging adults, especially high-achieving college students.
* Evidence of ability to work independently and exercise critical and analytical thinking skills to address student and developing staff needs.
* Evidence of ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Master's degree in public health or closely related field.
* 1-3 years' previous health promotion experience, preferably within a University setting, and/or with young adult populations.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Ability to move up to 25 lbs., with or without accommodations, while preparing program materials for outreach.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions:

Application materials must be submitted online and include a cover letter that specifically addresses how previous experience directly translates to the primary components of this role as noted in the position posting, a resume, and a minimum of three (3) professional references. References will only be contacted after notification should the candidate become a finalist for the position.

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