Health Promotion & Belonging Advocate

The New School; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (TIAA)

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The New School seeks a Health Promotion Specialist to advance equity-centered health promotion, community engagement, and inclusive student programming within Student Health Services. Reporting to the Director of Public Health Services, the role advances Wellness and Health Promotion' s mission through campus belonging and anti-oppression practices.

This role combines strategic organizing with education, assessment, and cross-campus collaboration to elevate student wellbeing and success across

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and health promotion theories with intersectional frameworks.
• Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops or student engagement initiatives.
• Understanding of equity, inclusion, and belonging practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and implement student-centered initiatives fostering belonging and wellbeing.
• Create community-building programs in response to incidents impacting student wellbeing.
• Provide mentorship, support, and referrals for students navigating concerns.
• Serve as liaison for student voices in campus planning and decision-making.
• Support retention and success initiatives for underrepresented student populations.
• Co-design and facilitate workshops, trainings, and campaigns focused on health promotion.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Health education

Health promotion theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Job description

The New School seeks a Health Promotion Specialist to advance equity-centered health promotion, community engagement, and inclusive student programming within Student Health Services. Reporting to the Director of Public Health Services, the role advances Wellness and Health Promotion' s mission through campus belonging and anti-oppression practices.

This role combines strategic organizing with education, assessment, and cross-campus collaboration to elevate student wellbeing and success across