Health and Wellness Educator (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position

Worcester State University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester State University in Worcester, MA seeks a Health and Wellness Educator to assess, plan, implement, supervise and evaluate high-quality health programs. You will coordinate with internal and external partners to promote student success and well-being.

The role covers health promotion strategies, needs assessments, and educational initiatives on nutrition and wellness, with responsibilities including grant pursuit and program evaluation. This is a part-time, hourly position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years related health promotion work experience.
• Ability to lead and solve problems in health promotion needs of college students.
• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services.
• Coordinate initiatives based on institutional priorities and student trends.
• Collaborate with campus partners for a multidisciplinary health approach.
• Conduct periodic health needs assessments of students and campus community.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data to demonstrate efficacy.
• Coordinate and evaluate AOD prevention initiatives with campus partners.
• Assist with online student education programs with a third-party vendor.
• Develop educational initiatives related to nutrition, body image, and wellness.
• Deliver education programs to general audiences and student groups.
• Develop health promotion events such as a Wellness Fair.
• Provide consultation and training to students, staff, and faculty.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support health initiatives.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and assist with DAAPP reporting.
• Maintain websites, social media, and communications related to health initiatives.
• Create promotional materials and support campus outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Education/Health Sciences

Master's degree preferred

CHES/CPH certification considered

Job description

About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciencesuniversity with a long tradition of academic excellence dating backto 1874, as well as an Aff

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about anhour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, RhodeIsland. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwestside of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and hometo 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges anduniversities. Over 6,000 of those students attend WorcesterState--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 aregraduate students.

Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about.

Job Description:

Title: Health and Wellness Educator

Department: Athletics

Supervision Received: Meredith Merchant, Associate Directorof Recreation and Wellness

General Statement of Duties:

The Health and Wellness Educator will assess, plan, implement,supervise and evaluate high quality, effective health and wellnessprograms and services. The Health Educator will develop innovativeeducational opportunities for students, coordinate with internaland external stakeholders for programs, and contribute to studentsuccess and well-being.

Responsibilities:

1. (E) Plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies,policies, programs, and services.
2. (E) Prioritize and coordinate health promotion initiativesbased on institutional priorities, identified and emerging studenttrends, and available resources.
3. (E) Collaborate with campus partners to develop a comprehensivemultidisciplinary approach to health and wellness issues forstudents and campus community.
4. (E) Conduct periodic health and wellness needs assessments ofstudent populations and the campus community.
5. (E) Collect, analyze, and report program participation,learning outcomes, and assessment data to demonstrate programefficacy.
6. (E) Coordinate, implement, and evaluate alcohol and other drug(AOD) prevention and education initiatives in collaboration withcampus partners for general and targeted student populations,including first-year students, student-athletes, and otheridentified groups.
7. (E) Assist with implementation and follow up for online studenteducation programs with a third-party vendor.
8. (E) Develop and implement educational initiatives related tonutrition, body image, disordered eating, and overallwellness.
9. (E) Conduct educational programs on health and wellness issuesfor general audiences and specific student groups such as residencehall students, commuter, athletic teams, clubs, andorganizations.
10. (E) Develop and coordinate health promotion events such as aWellness Fair.
11. (E) Serve as a campus resource by providing consultation,training, and educational presentations to students, faculty,staff, and campus partners.
12. (E) Identify and assist in pursuing grant opportunities andexternal funding sources that support health promotioninitiatives.
13. (E) Evaluate the effectiveness of all programs related to AODto improve services and meet the University's required Drug FreeSchools and Campuses Regulations. Assist with the DAAPP annualnotification and Biennial Review Report.
14. (E) Assist with the development and maintenance of websites,social media, and health promotion communications related to healthand wellness initiatives.
15. (E) Create promotional and educational materials to supporthealth promotion initiatives and campus outreach efforts.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Health Education, Health Sciences orrelated field or equivalent combination of education andexperience.
2. Minimum of two (2) years related health promotion workexperience
3. Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills inanalyzing health promotion needs of college students
4. Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectivelyinteract and work collaboratively with diverse populations ofstudents, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree required in Health Education, Health Sciencesor related field.
2. Minimum of two (2) years related health promotion workexperience, preferably in a higher education environment
3. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES); or Certified inPublic Health (CPH), with intent to become certified as HealthEducation Specialist
4. Experience and training in BASICS and MotivationalInterviewing
5. Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills inanalyzing health promotion needs of college studentsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectivelyinteract and work collaboratively with diverse populations ofstudents, staff, faculty, and administrators.
6. Proficient in a variety of computer software applications

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Aff community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.

Hourly Rate: $36 per hour