Assistant Director, Student Wellness & Wellbeing

John Carroll University•University Heights, OH

54d•$44,000 - $47,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Wellness & Wellbeing is responsible for the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based wellness and wellbeing promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services grounded in the vision, mission, and core values of the Jesuit tradition. This Assistant Director of Student Wellness & Wellbeing contributes to the University's mission of promoting student belonging and care for the whole person while fostering skills that contribute to lifelong wellbeing. This is currently a 10-month academic year position (August 1-May 31).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of the wellness and wellbeing concerns that affect college students and the ability to establish effective rapport with this population.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development, implementation, and training/supervision of peer-to-peer programs.
Demonstrated experience creating training aimed at promoting wellbeing and wellness concepts and initiatives.
Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with various constituencies and have excellent skills in oral and written communication.
Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll's mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Public Health/Health Education, or other related field.

Responsibilities

Provide integrated wellness education programs based on evidence-based wellness promotion strategies, programs, and services. Priority topics include: mental health, substance abuse, sexual assault prevention, and physical well-being.
Develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for the Wellness Center.
Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to wellness for students. Stakeholders include: the University Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Dean of Students Office, Office of Residence Life, Title IX Office, Campus Recreation, and College of Health.
Develop wellness initiatives and campaigns to promote student wellbeing across campus.
Provide and coordinate wellness coaching for students referred through the conduct process or as requested, that focuses on helping students develop healthy habits that align with their lifestyle and values.
Facilitates training around wellness topics such as consent, bystander intervention, sleep, mental health, substance use, and stress management.
Partner with the Title IX Office to create and facilitate sexual assault prevention programming for student athletes for NCAA compliance, as well as provide similar programming for participants in club sports.
Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of student wellness surveys and required online trainings that 1) provide baseline and follow-up wellness data; 2) identify departmental needs and priorities; 3) evaluate the effectiveness of interventions; and 4) track trends in student wellbeing status and behavior.
Supervise two graduate assistants.
Recruit, train, and manage the undergraduate Peer Health Advocate team. The Peer Health Advocates provide peer-to-peer programming and training on wellness and wellbeing initiatives.
Consult with faculty to infuse wellness topics within the classroom curriculum.
Promote student belonging in all wellbeing and wellness initiatives.
Facilitate the University Wellness and Wellbeing Committee to coordinate the efforts of various campus stakeholders that promote the wellbeing of students.
Work on any other initiatives as assigned.