CHAW Director

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University’s CHAW Director leads the Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness, setting strategic direction and coordinating health-promotion programs for UHS and Student Affairs. This role guides budgeting, staffing, partnerships, research, and university committee engagement to advance student health and reduce disparities.

The position demands strong leadership, data-informed program planning, and collaboration with campus partners to promote wellness across the university

Qualifications

• Master's degree and four years of experience related to health and human services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in program planning, assessment, and evaluation using data-informed approaches.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships.
• Experience in a college or university setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness (CHAW), ensuring alignment with University Health Services (UHS) and Division of Student Affairs priorities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive, evidence-informed health promotion strategies, programs, and services.
• Establishes departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics; monitors progress and outcomes.
• Plans, administers, and manages departmental operating budgets and resources.
• Determines staffing needs; hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional staff, support staff, and student employees.
• Leads and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives to address student health priorities.
• Represents CHAW and UHS on university committees, coalitions, and community partnerships.
• Ensures visibility and effective communication of CHAW programs and services across campus.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Partnership development

Data-informed evaluation

Education

Master's degree in health/related field

Job description

Job Title: CHAW Director

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63288

Department

The Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness (CHAW) at University Health Services encourages students to make healthy lifestyle decisions that facilitate academic success and lead to life-long health and wellness. The Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness provides quality, research-based wellness services, and Health Promotion programs available to all FSU students.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness (CHAW), ensuring alignment with University Health Services (UHS) and Division of Student Affairs priorities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive, evidence-informed health promotion strategies, programs, and services.
• Establishes departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics; monitors progress and outcomes.
• Plans, administers, and manages departmental operating budgets and resources.
• Determines staffing needs; hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional staff, support staff, and student employees.
• Provides leadership for organizational development, staff engagement, and professional development initiatives.
• Participates as a member of the University Health Services leadership team and related university committees.
• Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive health promotion and prevention initiatives addressing student health and well‑being.
• Applies health behavior theory, population health frameworks, and evidence-based practices to program design and delivery.
• Identifies emerging trends and best practices in college health; integrates innovation into program planning.
• Advances initiatives that promote health and reduce disparities in student access and outcomes.
• Participates in research activities, grant development, professional writing, presentations, and dissemination efforts.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with campus departments, student organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Leads and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives to address student health priorities.
• Represents CHAW and UHS on university committees, coalitions, and community partnerships.
• Ensures visibility and effective communication of CHAW programs and services across campus.

Qualifications

Master's degree and four years of experience related to health and human services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience, including supervision of professional staff.
• Professional experience in a college or university setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health behavior theory, population health approaches, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
• Experience in program planning, assessment, and evaluation using data-informed approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Contact Info

Please email the UHS HR Team at [e-mail] with any questions.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.