Assistant Director of Heath Promotion

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06349P Position Title Assistant Director of Heath Promotion Department Health Services Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Required to work some nights and weekends to accommodate programs and events.
  
  

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Heath Promotion will develop, implement, and assesses comprehensive health promotion programs and initiatives that promote student wellbeing, personal development, and improve health outcomes. Leads health promotion efforts with a focus on physical, sexual, and emotional wellbeing. Supervises Health Promotion staff, student employees, interns and volunteers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of health promotion programs and initiatives that promote student wellbeing in alignment with the University’s mission, Student Affairs priorities, and Health Services outcomes.
• Collects, analyzes and uses data to inform and evaluate program effectiveness. Conducts assessment activities, including surveys, focus groups, benchmark activities, and needs assessments.
• Tracks and monitors data regularly; assists with preparing reports. Assists with implementation of campus-wide health surveys, such as the National College Health Assessment.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising Health Promotion staff, peer health educators, interns, and volunteers.
• Manages timekeeping and performance evaluations.
• In conjunction with Health Services leadership, ensures department compliance with laws, regulations, University and Health Services procedures, protocols, and policies.
• Maintains departmental compliance with AAAHC standards. Initiates and maintains, as necessary, appropriate agreements (MOUs) with community-based organizations.
• Develops, conducts, and facilitates wellness coaching sessions, wellness workshops, and other wellbeing programs.
• Conducts and coordinates health and wellbeing outreach, including presentations to other campus departments, academic units, classrooms, student organizations, and incoming students, promoting Health Services and the Office of Health Promotion. Serves as a back-up facilitator for BASICS and CASICS.
• Acts as the primary liaison for Health Promotion. Stays up to date with current research, best practices, and evidence-based strategies in the field of health promotion. Collaborates with campus departments and community-based organizations.
• Participates in work groups, committees, and coalitions to advance University health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensures health promotion, outreach, and marketing materials, including presentations, printed and digital media, and social media, meets accessibility standards, and follows Student Affairs’ marketing and communication guidelines and UTA’s Identity System.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health education, public health or related field.
• Three to five (3-5) years of professional experience in student health and wellness in higher education.
• Must have experience developing and supervising staff.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified in Public Health (CPH)
• Experience facilitating BASICS, CASICS or other harm reduction program.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak in front of small and large groups to provide presentations, workshops, trainings, and outreach programs and facilitate discussions.
• Strong written communication skills. Experience collecting and analyzing data, generating reports, and sharing findings.
• Demonstrated experience in event and program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, prioritize appropriately, pay attention to details, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in health content areas relevant to college students, including but not limited to physical, sexual, and emotional health, and alcohol and other drugs misuse prevention.
• Experience with creating health promotion materials, including flyers, brochures, handouts, presentations, and social media.
• Trained and experienced in using motivational interviewing skills.
  
  

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

• Onsite position.
• General office conditions with most of the time spent working indoors.
• Some programs and events may take place outdoors where temperatures can be hot or cold.
• Performs tasks such as standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, walking, and carrying.
• Cleaning and maintaining office space and event area.
  
  

Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Benefits

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD or equivalent
• * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
• None/less than 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 or more years
• * How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
• None/less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 years or more
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV
• Cover/Interest Letter
  
  

Optional Documents