Health Promotion Specialist - Harm Reduction

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a Health Promotion Specialist to develop, implement and evaluate harm reduction health promotion strategies for UF students. The role will focus on preventing risky behaviors and promoting wellbeing through evidence-based programs and targeted outreach.

The position reports to the Director of SL-GATORWELL and includes supervising student staff, contributing to data tracking, and supporting grant reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area, or bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
• Experience in harm reduction health promotion is preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director.
• Provide Wellness Coaching for Academic Success.
• Support student success through programming and outreach.
• Target materials and outreach to specific student populations.
• Advocate for holistic student wellbeing by supporting strategic planning efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and evaluate a comprehensive harm reduction approach and related programs.

Skills

Harm reduction

Wellness coaching

Needs assessments

Program development

Stakeholder collaboration

Data collection

Public health education

Education

Master's degree (public health, health promotion, etc.)

Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Health Promotion Specialist - Harm Reduction

Job No: 541726

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Student Services

Department: 04052000 - SL-GATORWELL

Job Description

Classification Title

Health Promotion Specialist

Classification Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description

GatorWell Health Promotion Services seeks a Health Promotion Specialist, to develop, implement and evaluate theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies focusing on harm reduction efforts. GatorWell's mission is to empower UF students to pursue lifelong wellbeing through prevention, advocacy, and sustainable behavior change.

• Report to the Director
• Provide Wellness Coaching for Academic Success
• Support student success through programming and outreach
• Target materials and outreach to specific student populations
• Advocate for holistic student wellbeing by supporting strategic planning efforts.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and evaluate a comprehensive harm reduction approach through needs assessments, intervention development, implementation and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, targeted programs, outreach, and policies.
• Provide individual student services as aligned with the department, including but not limited to Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for College Students (BASICS), Cannabis Screening Intervention for College Students (CASICS), Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), and Wellness Coaching for Academic Success.
• Explore, create, and develop additional harm reduction services as needed.
• Hire, supervise and manage various student staff and interns.
• Contribute, collect, and maintain data tracking and report development related to health promotion strategies, trends, programs, education, and services at the University of Florida and across the country; and support grant funding and reporting.
• Contributes to the division and university through active participation on committees and division-wide initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Expected Salary

$54,000.00

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Master's degree in public health, health promotion, health policy or health education; degrees in other health related fields may be considered.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified in Public Health (CPH).
• Certified Wellness Coach (or eligible and intent to become certified).
• Experience conducting needs assessments and using results to guide programmatic decisions.
• Experience with design and implementation of health promotion programs.
• Knowledge of the American College Health Association's Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education (ACHA SPHPHE) and Healthy Campus Framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, behavior change, population-based theories and models, and evidence-based health promotion programs/initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and targeting health promotion initiatives and educational materials for various groups of college students.
• Proficiency in data collection and assessment tools such as Qualtrics.
• Supervisory and organizational skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, on campus and in the community.
• Willingness to be an active member of at least one relevant professional organization.

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close

08 November 2026

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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