Assistant Director – Center for Health Education and Wellness - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, IA

2d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Health Education and Wellness within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of Assistant Director. This position will assist with the leadership of the department and will oversee the areas of student general health and wellness, peer health education, and the employee wellness program. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Health Education & Wellness, the primary purpose of the position is to assist in the leadership of health promotion practices that contribute to a supportive environment for success and positive health behaviors. This position is responsible for the development and application of population-level initiatives including prevention activities and health assessments; engagement and cultivation of partnerships to address the health needs of the campus community; and application and evaluation of theoretical frameworks and evidence-informed strategies that address individual and community health.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or a related field
3 years of professional work experience with at least 2 years in health promotion.
Direct supervisory experience of full-time employees.
Knowledge of student development theories and models
Knowledge of health promotion, behavior change, and population-based theories and models
Knowledge of evidence-informed health promotion programs/initiatives
Quantitative and qualitative research skills
Skills in a variety of educational methods including presentations, trainings, small group, and individual
Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Supervisory skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a higher education setting.
Ability to coordinate and implement campus/community programs, processes, and assessments.

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services
Develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion programs and services
Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate coordinators, student staff, and interns
Develop, implement, analyze assessments that provide baseline and follow-up data, identify departmental needs and priorities, evaluate effectiveness of interventions, and track trends in health status and behavior
Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for the university community
Participate in university, division, and unit committees and initiatives. Participate in professional organizations