HPS Program Assistant IV University of San Francisco

Ajcunet; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of San Francisco is seeking a Health Promotion Services (HPS) Program Assistant IV to plan, organize, and support health events on campus and virtually. The role contributes to department outcomes by delivering programs and services to students.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, managing social media channels, coordinating volunteer health ambassadors, and maintaining health education materials and newsletters for USF students.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills, cross-cultural communication.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects.
• Able to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Experience creating print materials and maintaining websites; developing educational media.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement health promotion events and programs (e.g., Stress Less Day, Health Fair).
• Manage HPS social media accounts (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) to promote health services.
• Coordinate and host social media campaigns and student engagement activities.
• Assist with recruitment and supervision of volunteer health ambassadors.
• Prepare newsletters and update USF calendar with events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Social media & publications

Education

Post high school education preferred

4 years administrative support experience

Job description

HPS Program Assistant IV

University of San Francisco

R0013008

USF Hilltop Campus

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Health Promotion Services (HPS), the HPS Program Assistant will advance the University’s vision of the common goods and services by planning, organizing, supporting and implementing health events and outreach programs on campus and virtual. As a critical member of the HPS team, the Program Assistant will contribute to the short term goals of the department and its programs. Working in a variety of areas, the Program Assistant will use their experience to help shape the delivery of programs and services in an effort to reach the departmental outcomes of providing programs and health services to students.

Full Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing health promotion outreach events and programs, such as Stress Less Day, Health Fair, Great American Smokeout, Rethink Your Drink Happy Hour, Immunization Clinics, etc.
• Manage HPS social media accounts, such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok to promote Health Promotion Services to USF students.
• Coordinate, plan, and host social media campaigns and engagement activities, such as IG reels or related content focused on student health and wellness.
• Assist with recruitment and help with supervising volunteer health ambassadors.
• Organize a variety of health education programs and activities including discussion groups and workshops.
• Compose and create HPS bi-monthly newsletter of programs and events for all USF students, and ensure events are listed updated on the USF calendar
• Maintain Health Promotion Services webpages with up to date information.
• Help support USF campus wide health requirements policies, programs, and services, including but not limited to student health insurance, immunization compliance, and mandatory course requirements.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Post high school education preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in health education, research and programming in higher education settings
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in administrative support work or related education, including at least two years in a senior administrative support role

Additional Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including cross-cultural communication competencies
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently in the absence of specific instructions
• Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals.
• Experience in creating print publications and designing, updating, and maintaining websites.
• Develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets, audio and video materials, and social media.
• Ability to use computer and web-based information technology systems as a resource for research and providing health education programs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, students, other health professionals, and other community groups.

Additional Skills, Knowledge & Abilities needed for position

• Maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA).
• Self-directed, motivated and ambitious; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of health education theories, research, and program assessment: planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs; and industry standards for the delivery of health education in higher education.
• General knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, current and emerging college age student health problems and existing methods of intervention and control.
• Working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and how they apply to a health education program
• And other duties as assigned

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Pay Rate

Hourly

Salary Range

$32.28/hour with a 5% increase following the successful completion of probationary period

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, http://www.usfca.edu.