Coordinator for Health Education Strategy (HEC II)

University of Texas at Austin

3d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Help shape a healthier, more connected Longhorn community. In this role, you’ll design innovative health education experiences, teach and mentor peer educators, and lead major campus‑wide wellness initiatives. If you’re energized by creative program design, student development, and building a culture of well‑being, this position puts you at the center of making UT Austin a place where students truly thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, education, public policy, social work, etc.
2 years professional (post Bachelors) work experience in health promotion, education, social services, public policy or related field.
Extensive knowledge of and experience working on issues surrounding health promotion, harm reduction, and/or culture change.
Experience developing engaging learning opportunities across a variety of platforms.
Demonstrated experience in building partnerships, strategic planning, and/or project management.
Ability to manage multiple complex job duties and project-based work.
High level organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in decision making.
Knowledge of current/emerging college health issues, intervention methods, health behavior change theories, ecological framework, and/or evidence-based practices
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, education, public policy, social work, etc.
Demonstrated ability in core areas of health promotion, public health program planning, and assessment/evaluation.
Demonstrated experience using innovative technology and communication methods to enhance education.
Work experience within a higher education setting or with the college student population.

Responsibilities

Lead Innovative Health Education & Learning Strategies Drive the creation of engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences that help Longhorns thrive. You’ll shape campuswide health education strategies, design dynamic workshops, and build systems that ensure programs are high-quality, accessible, and impactful. Partner with the LWC team to refresh content, evaluate effectiveness, and promote offerings across campus. Deliver compelling presentations and trainings for students, faculty, and staff, and develop measurable learning outcomes tied to core wellness topics like social connection, suicide prevention, stress, sleep, healthy sexuality, and interpersonal violence prevention. You’ll also help build a multimodule online health and wellness course and collaborate with communications and design teams to bring health education to life through digital media and innovative technology.
Teach & Mentor Longhorn Wellness Peer Educators Co‑teach a three semester peer education course sequence and create an engaging, supportive learning environment for emerging student leaders. Guide peer educators through interactive lessons, professional development, and hands on project work. Strengthen the peer educator community through retreats, trainings, and social events, and lead recruitment efforts for new members. Develop course materials, training curricula, and evaluation tools that help students grow as confident, skilled health advocates.
Oversee Online Health Education Modules for All Incoming Students Take the lead on implementing UT Austin’s required online health education modules. Coordinate custom content, manage timelines, and collaborate with partners across campus to ensure a smooth, student centered rollout. Develop assessments, craft communication materials, and troubleshoot questions or issues as they arise. Maintain best‑practice guides and implementation resources that keep the program running seamlessly year after year.
Advance Campus Wide Health Promotion Initiatives Help bring wellness initiatives to life across the Forty Acres. Work closely with student organizations, campus departments, faculty, staff, and community partners to design and implement programs rooted in evidence‑based practices. Contribute your voice to committees and planning groups, use assessment data to shape program direction, and develop clear program plans with measurable outcomes. Support funding efforts by preparing budgets and proposals, and stay current with emerging trends in college health.
Supervise & Develop Student Staff and Interns Recruit, hire, and mentor student staff and interns who contribute to LWC’s mission. Provide regular guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Oversee student led health promotion projects and help students build skills that prepare them for future careers.
Contribute to Team Operations & Professional Growth Engage fully in LWC team efforts, respond promptly to communications, and participate in staff development activities. Actively participate on departmental and campus committees to advance student health and wellbeing on campus. Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of the Longhorn Wellness Center. Readily accepts other responsibilities and participates in other activities and committees as assigned.