Health Promotion Specialist
About The Position
The New School's Student Health Services (SHS) seeks a full-time Health Promotion Specialist (HPS) to support student wellbeing through equity-centered health promotion, community engagement, and inclusive student programming. Reporting to the Director of Public Health Services, this position advances the mission of Wellness and Health Promotion (WHP) by fostering a campus culture grounded in belonging, equity, social justice, and collective wellbeing. WHP, the public health branch of SHS, promotes health as a critical component of academic success and student development. The Health Promotion Specialist will lead initiatives that support historically marginalized and underrepresented student communities while helping to embed anti-oppression, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices across student-facing programs and services. This role combines strategic organizing, student advocacy, educational programming, assessment, and cross-campus collaboration to advance equity and belonging throughout the student experience. Working under the supervision of the Director of Public Health Services, the Health Promotion Specialist will support university-wide prevention and health promotion efforts aligned with The New School’s strategic priorities and commitment to student success and social justice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Work, Psychology, Student Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in higher education, student affairs, public health, or community-based social justice, equity, and belonging programming.
- Demonstrated experience developing and facilitating educational workshops, trainings, or student engagement initiatives.
- Knowledge of the social determinants of health, health promotion theory and practice with intersectional frameworks.
- Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-oppression, and student belonging practices.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary, and fast-paced environments.
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising peer educators, student staff, or interns.
- Experience with campus climate assessment, data analysis, or program evaluation.
- Familiarity with restorative/healing-centered practices.
- Knowledge of culturally rooted practices and trauma-informed approaches.
- Experience working in a large, decentralized university setting.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Co-develop and implement student-centered initiatives that foster belonging, inclusion, and wellbeing for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly students from historically marginalized communities.
- Create community-building programs in response to campus, national, or global incidents impacting student wellbeing.
- Provide mentorship, support, and referral services to students navigating complex personal, social, or identity-related concerns.
- Serve as a liaison and advocate for student voices in campus planning and decision-making processes.
- Support retention and success initiatives for underrepresented student populations.
- Co-design and facilitate workshops, retreats, trainings, and educational campaigns focused on: Cultural competency, Anti-bias education, Social justice and equity, Intersectionality and addressing microaggressions, Self-care and collective care, Community wellbeing, Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+ (2SLGBTQIA+) health and well-being (e.g. Safe Zone).
- Collaborate with academic divisions and student affairs partners to integrate health and wellbeing themes into curricular and co-curricular experiences.
- Assist in activating The New School’s Healthy Campus Communities Framework, including: Learning and working environments, Personal growth and development, Services and supports, Policies and procedures, Physical spaces, Social connection and community engagement.
- Support administration and analysis of student wellness assessments, including the National College Health Assessment (NCHA).
- Assist in preparation of presentations and recommendations to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
- Help supervise and coordinate the university’s Peer Health Advocacy Program and other student leadership initiatives.
- Support training and professional development for peer educators, student interns, and student leaders.
- Assist with program operations, communications, and event logistics.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plan administered by TIAA
- Qualified Transportation Expense Plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave, with accruals starting on your first day
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Access to university programs, lectures, and events featuring world-renowned speakers and organizations
- Tuition waiver benefit for eligible employees and dependents
- Employee discounts with local vendors and service providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
