Campus Health & Wellness Specialist

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University is seeking a Campus Health & Wellness Specialist to support health promotion and education across campus. The role emphasizes wellness, mental health, hazing prevention, and related topics, with non-clinical support and CARE services involvement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience; a Master's degree is preferred. It operates on a standard M-F schedule, with on-site work in Lakeland, Florida, and includes salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, public health, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience or equivalent education/certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a content expert in the coordination, development, and facilitation of health promotion on campus.
• Develops education programs for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manages the Peer Educators to conduct programming and educational opportunities.
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of marketing and promotional materials for campus health, with emphasis on wellness, mental health, hazing prevention, alcohol, drugs, sex education, and sexual violence.

Skills

Educational campaigns

Mental health trends

Crisis management

Teaching skills

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life‑long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Campus Health & Wellness Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Campus Health & Wellness Educator supports health promotion and education for the University.

The Campus Health & Wellness Educator promotes, coordinates, develops, implements, and evaluates health programming on campus. With an emphasis on wellness, mental health, hazing prevention, alcohol, drugs, sex education, and sexual violence. The role will involve participation in non-clinical support and case management services. This role assists with the day-to-day operations of CARE services, supporting individuals throughout campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a content expert in the coordination, development, and facilitation of health promotion on campus.
• Develops education programs for faculty, staff, and students.
• Manages the Peer Educators to conduct programming and educational opportunities.
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of marketing and promotional materials for campus health, with emphasis on wellness, mental health, hazing prevention, alcohol, drugs, sex education, and sexual violence.
• Creates online content to broaden the University's health and wellness campus education.
• Plans campus health and wellness outreach programs, seminars, and presents training and outreach materials.
• Identifies resources and funding sources and may assist in drafting applications.
• Assists in conducting needs assessments for students seeking mental health counseling.
• Assists in responding to inquiries for support, explains process and policies, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides CARE support for Residential Life and Housing Operations, including participation in the on-call emergency response rotation.
• May perform other duties as assigned which are relevant to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Two (2) years of relevant experience
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, social work, public health, or related field
• Two (2) years of relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience developing and accessing educational campaigns
• Articulated understanding of trends and issues in collegiate mental health and wellness
• Ability to work within high-traffic and crisis situations
• Strong teaching and technical skills.
• Proven experience in development of supplemental instructional materials.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute *435.04.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

This position is exempt/salary exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. However, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.

TARGET HIRING SALARY

$50,200 - $53,000, commensurate with experience

LOCATION/WORK MODEL

Full-time/On-site

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Application Deadline Date

The position may be open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days; however, we will begin reviewing applications immediately.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future.Click Here for more information.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks
• Annual Leave
  • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
• Sick Leave
  • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

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