Senior Coordinator of Health Promotion and Basic Needs

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking a Senior Coordinator of Health Promotion and Basic Needs to join the Wellness and Recreation Services department. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Health Promotion & Basic Needs. The Senior Coordinator is responsible for mobilizing and sustaining inclusive campus-wide initiatives and programs related to mental health, basic needs, health promotion, and overall well-being. This role supports programs such as Milo’s Market Student Food Pantry, Swipe Out Hunger, Peer Health Education, and Financial Wellness. The position aims to foster a culture of well-being and active engagement on campus, collaborating with various university departments and community partners. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Peer Health Education Program, managing the operations of the wellness suite, and supervising student staff. The role also involves managing program budgets, conducting assessments, and developing educational materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in health education/ health promotion, community/public health, exercise science, psychology, education, or a related field or master's level coursework in the health education or social work field
Two (2) years' experience in case management, public health, health education, student affairs, or a similar area
CPR/AED Certification, or able to receive one within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in student affairs, health education/health promotion, psychology, social work, public health, or other health-related field; or pursuit of Master's degree in applicable area.
CHES Certification
Experience creating and facilitating educational workshops and events
Experience working with peer educators/wellness educators
Experience providing case management and/or resource support to college students

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate student engagement activities and outreach for health promotion and basic needs across campus and within the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center focusing on issues regarding mental health, financial insecurity, drug and alcohol misuse prevention, harm reduction, and stress management
Hire, train, advise, and supervise wellness center student employees in the Healthy Lynx Associate and Wellness Associate positions
Create and maintain relationships with units across campus to promote student involvement, engagement, and resource utilization
Provide oversight and management of CU Denver’s Food Pantry – Milo’s Market, supervising student staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and collaborating with the Assistant Director on strategic planning, partnerships, and engagement
Serve as the primary Basic Needs contact, answering student questions, growing and updating resource libraries, maintaining current collaborations and pursuing additional partnerships to best support student basic needs
Oversee the Swipe Out Hunger program through application review, meal swipe coordination, and review of the shared inbox
Provide oversight and leadership of the Wellness Suite operations including Milo’s Market, Nap Room, Reflection Room and Basic Needs Resource Center.
Maintain Civil Rights Training and Food Safety Training Certificates through the Food Bank of the Rockies
Manage and develop the learning outcomes and operations of the Healthy Lynx Peer Education program to expand peer health education across campus
Collaborate with the Student Conduct and Community Standards office to develop and lead sanctioned alcohol and cannabis class to students in violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Review, develop and manage program budget and operating expenses and report to Assistant Director
In partnership with the Assistant Director, conduct the National College Health Assessment every two years in accordance with established procedures, compiling the results, and presenting the data to the university community and stakeholders.
Compile and maintain data for the Biennial Report for the Department of Higher Education on substance free school zones, as part of a comprehensive campus-wide prevention as directed by the Assistant Director and Executive Director