Coordinator, Health Promotions Initiatives

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Coordinator, Health Promotions Initiatives develops, plans, presents, and promotes prevention and wellness educational and outreach programs. The role independently designs prevention initiatives and curricula addressing health and wellness issues through theory, evidence-informed practice, and prevention strategies. As a subject matter expert, the Coordinator applies specialized health education and prevention expertise to program development and delivery, owns outcomes for assigned programs, and uses assessment and program data to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. The position identifies emerging student health and wellness needs, develops new initiatives, advises on program quality and strategy, and collaborates across campus to advance Prevention & Wellness goals. The Coordinator also supports training for Peer Educators and Prevention & Wellness staff; oversees wellness coaching and one-on-one student wellness sessions; plans and tracks educational sessions in coordination with Student Conduct; coordinates events and disseminates health promotion materials; and manages the Eagle Link platform for event promotion, data and attendance tracking, and student connections. The role provides program observations and specialized guidance to staff and campus stakeholders, supports budget oversight and planning, collaborates with campus departments, and stays current on issues affecting college students to develop improved programming. The successful candidate is expected to seek new approaches and remain open to feedback, produce high-quality work with integrity and accountability, and build respectful partnerships across departments. FGCU describes its workplace culture as valuing curiosity, commitment, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Six years of directly related full-time experience, or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field plus two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
Professional, full-time experience with student mental health, student development, health promotion, or a closely related field.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of basic health education and counseling skills and ability to apply them to educational presentations, program assessment, personal wellness, problem solving, conflict resolution, and group management.
Knowledge of fundamental indicators of student mental health concerns, substance abuse, and other signs of students in distress.
Knowledge of peer education, prevention, health promotion, and wellness issues on a university campus.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned, timely decisions.
Ability to interact professionally with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
Ability to work both as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to discuss sensitive topics with students and educate them in a non-judgmental manner.
Ability to develop and deliver training presentations and programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Ability to think strategically and approach challenges creatively.
Demonstrated reliability, goal attainment, and personal accountability.
Ability to seek new approaches to improve outcomes and remain open to feedback and new ideas.
Ability to lead with integrity, produce high-quality work, persevere through obstacles, meet deadlines, and achieve deliverables.
Ability to share information and insights thoughtfully, build cross-departmental partnerships, communicate respectfully, and support colleagues in achieving common goals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Two years of professional, full-time experience in college health education, student mental health, college student development, or educational or student support programming.
Demonstrated success developing and sustaining internal and external partnerships to advance shared goals.
Experience with the Campus Labs/Anthology platform.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and present prevention and outreach health education programming that encourages healthy lifestyles and wellness.
Create and continuously improve health education programs, curricula, and educational strategies based on student needs, evidence-informed practices, prevention strategies, and established learning and behavior outcomes.
Apply specialized health education and prevention expertise to program and curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Assist in developing, implementing, and presenting formal training programs for Peer Educators and other Prevention & Wellness staff.
Ensure events and curricula are research-based and meet established learning and behavior outcomes for students.
Oversee wellness coaching and conduct one-on-one student wellness sessions.
Plan, conduct, and track educational sessions in coordination with Student Conduct, and use information gathered to identify trends, educational needs, and opportunities for improvement.
Plan and coordinate events, seminars, presentations, and workshops that support Prevention & Wellness strategic goals.
Develop and recommend new educational opportunities and initiatives in response to identified student health and wellness needs.
Organize dissemination of health promotion materials to current and prospective students.
Manage the Eagle Link platform for event promotion, data and attendance tracking, and connecting with students.
Develop, administer, and analyze ongoing program assessments; use survey feedback, program data, and performance metrics to improve programs.
Conduct regular program observations and identify ways to improve program delivery and achieve strategic goals.
Provide specialized health education and prevention expertise to Prevention & Wellness staff, Peer Educators, campus departments, and other stakeholders; advise on prevention strategies, health education practices, curriculum, program quality, and student outcomes.
Assist with budget oversight, including developing budget requests, monitoring expenditures, tracking available funds, reconciling budget activity, and overseeing OPS and operating budgets.
Support budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and related financial activities to align expenditures with approved budgets, program needs, and institutional policies.
Collaborate with campus departments to promote cross-campus community, support programming initiatives, and ensure awareness of student issues and concerns.
Stay current on trends and educational issues facing college students to develop new and improved programming.
Serve on assigned University Recreation & Wellness and university work teams or committees as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.