Public Health Program Director

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Public Health Program Director within Employee Health & Well-Being (EHWB). This leadership role designs, implements, and evaluates evidence-informed programs, services, and policies to improve staff and faculty well-being across the campus.

The position requires an MPH or closely related field, at least five years of public health program experience, and strong skills in leadership, communication, and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) or closely related field is required.
• 5 years of professional experience developing, implementing, and evaluating public health, health promotion, wellness, or prevention programs.
• Experience using data and research to assess health needs and evaluate outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, public speaking, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of evidence-informed public health and employee well-being programs and initiatives across topics such as healthy eating, ergonomics, chronic disease prevention, sleep, and immunizations.
• Serve as campus content expert on employee population health, prevention, health promotion, and workplace well-being.
• Develop and facilitate educational workshops, trainings, webinars, and learning opportunities for faculty and staff in coordination with EHWB units.
• Maintain expertise on public health trends and translate emerging research into practical workplace education and strategies.
• Support Health in policy approaches throughout campus decision-making processes.

Job description

Job Summary

CU Boulder encourages applications for a Public Health ProgramDirector! This role provides leadership and expertise for employeepublic health initiatives. The position develops, implements, andevaluates evidence-informed programs, services, and policies, andcreates communication strategies that improve staff and facultywell-being. Applying public health principles, this role identifieshealth trends and translates evidence-based strategies intoscalable programs to advance employee health. The role collaborateswith campus and community partners to promote a culture of healthand well-being across the university.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

Employee Health & Well-Being (EHWB) provides resources,services and education across the dimensions of wellness to empowerfaculty and staff, allowing them to thrive. To support faculty andstaff individually and professionally, we are investing in newprograms, resources and partnerships to empower individuals andtransform workplaces. We provide many resources and tools to helpemployees stay healthy, take control of their finances, or seeksupport for mental health at work and beyond.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Public Health Program Leadership and Implementation

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement ofevidence-informed public health and employee well-being programsand initiatives on topics such as healthy eating and active living,ergonomics, heart health, food insecurity, illness prevention andimmunizations, sleep and more.
• Serve as the campus content expert on employee populationhealth, prevention, health promotion, and workplacewell-being.
• Develop and facilitate educational workshops, trainings,webinars, and learning opportunities for faculty and staff incoordination with other EHWB units.
• Maintain expertise in public health trends, workplace health,health promotion, and evidence-based practice. Translate emergingresearch and standard processes into practical workplace educationand strategies.
• Support development and implementation of Health in policyapproaches throughout campus decision-making processes.

Health Communication and Campaign Development

• Develop and implement campus-wide public health communicationcampaigns, including serving as a content expert for educationalmaterials, newsletters, digital content, and marketing resourcesadvancing employee health literacy.
• Establish and maintain a rapid-response public healthcommunication protocol for emerging health issues affectingemployees and campus community.
• Lead annual prevention and screening promotion campaigns,including initiatives encouraging utilization of annual preventivecare visits.
• Develop culturally relevant health communications addressinghealth disparities and supporting diverse employeepopulations.
• Partner with campus communication teams to ensure effectivedissemination of evidence-based health information.

Assessment, Evaluation, Data, and Reporting

• Work with EHWB Assessment team to develop evaluationframeworks, outcome measures, and annual reports for public healthinitiatives.
• Conduct literature reviews and benchmark analyses to identifyinnovative and effective practices.
• Coordinate program evaluation activities and continuous qualityimprovement efforts.

Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advancecampus well-being goals.
• Develop partnerships with public health agencies, communityorganizations, and academic departments.
• Support grant development, research-to-practice initiatives,and health innovation projects.
• Represent EHWB on university committees and working groupsrelated to health, well-being, and public health.
• Find opportunities for systems, policy, and environmentalchanges improving employee health outcomes.

Supervision, Administrative Responsibilities

• May supervise graduate assistants, interns, temporaryemployees, or project staff.
• Provide direction, coaching, training, and performance supportas appropriate.
• Support project management, budget monitoring, vendorcoordination, and program administration.

What You Should Know

This position has the ability to work in a hybrid workmodality.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 – $84,000. Relocation assistance is available per department guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be impactful. Be proactive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Promotion,Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Education, BehavioralHealth, Health Administration, or a closely related field. Acombination of education and experience will substitute for thedegree on a year-for-year basis.
• 5 years of professional experience developing, implementing,and evaluating public health, health promotion, wellness, orprevention programs.
• Experience using data and research to assess community orpopulation health needs and evaluate outcomes.
• Experience facilitating presentations, workshops, oreducational programs.

What You Will Need

• Expertise in public health principles and population healthapproaches.
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and health communicationskills.
• Ability to translate scientific literature into practicalworkplace applications.
• Experience designing and evaluating behavior changeinterventions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build partnerships across complexorganizations.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Certified in Public Health (CPH), CHES, or MCHEScredential.
• Experience in higher education, academic health, employeewell-being, health systems, or public health settings.
• Experience developing large-scale health communicationcampaigns.
• Experience with Total Worker Health frameworks.
• Experience supervising graduate students or professionalstaff.
• Experience with grant-funded initiatives andresearch-to-practice projects.