Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion, Shaw Wellness Institute

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion at a leading institute is tasked with enhancing student wellness through program development and collaboration. This role involves managing outreach initiatives, supervising student staff, and ensuring effective health promotion efforts. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree and relevant certifications. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and leadership skills, along with experience in public health.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health or health promotion through coursework or work.
• Ability to supervise and train students.

Responsibilities

• Implement programs to improve students' holistic wellness.
• Coordinate outreach events and manage program logistics.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion, Shaw Wellness Institute

The Assistant Director of Wellness Promotion at the Shaw Wellness Institute is responsible for effectively implementing programs to improve students’ holistic wellness. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating and implementing population-based, prevention-focused health promotion efforts, with a particular focus on outreach to students and collaboration with campus partners in order to enrich the student experience. Areas of focus include responsibility for:

Program Development:

• Supporting health promotion program development by generating ideas for workshops, including research into evidence-based programs, and collaboration with campus partners;
• Coordinating assigned outreach events and programs, including logistics, and collaboration with campus partners;
• Providing financial management for programs and trainings;
• Capturing and maintaining records, including outreach and program data; and
• Creating and implementing evidence-based assessment tools to revise or remove ineffective programs.

Student Staff Supervision:

• Effectively recruiting, training, supporting, advising, and evaluating student Shaw Wellness Ambassadors; and
• Coordination of fall, spring, and ongoing professional development for Shaw Wellness Ambassadors.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience is required.
A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

• CHES(Certified Health Education Specialist),MCHES(Master Certified Health Education Specialist), orCPH(Certified in Public Health) preferred.

Experience Required

Demonstrated experience in a public health or health promotion field through coursework or prior work or volunteer experience.Demonstrated organizational skills (e.g. coordinate programs and events, manage data, and prioritize multiple responsibilities).Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g. effective collaboration and self-motivation).Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of departments, interdisciplinary programs, and campus groups in a team-driven environment.Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.Ability to supervise, train, and advise students.