Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7232724 (Ref:BSU42205)
Posted: March 27, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, working under the leadership of the Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, is responsible for coordinating evidence-informed health promotion programs, presentations, initiatives, and educational materials for various constituencies throughout the university community. The Assistant Director monitors national trends and helps to ensure that relevant outreach, educational programming and resources are provided to meet the needs of the campus community This involves assessing campus health and well-being needs, collaborating with campus and community stakeholders, and evaluating services to address these needs. Some evening and weekend hours expected.
Ball State University seeks candidates for an Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy. Health Promotion and Advocacy (HPA) provides inclusive health and well-being education, prevention, and survivor-centered support. This position will contribute to HPA and Ball State University by coordinating health and wellbeing outreach and educational materials for the campus community; assessing campus health and wellbeing needs; evaluating services; and working collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders to meet the health and wellbeing needs of the students.
Job Function:
The Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, working under the leadership of the Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, is responsible for coordinating evidence-informed health promotion programs, presentations, initiatives, and educational materials for various constituencies throughout the university community. The Assistant Director monitors national trends and helps to ensure that relevant outreach, educational programming and resources are provided to meet the needs of the campus community This involves assessing campus health and well-being needs, collaborating with campus and community stakeholders, and evaluating services to address these needs. Some evening and weekend hours expected.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, or other human service related discipline from an accredited institution.
Preferred Education:
Advanced degree in public health, health promotion, health education, or other related discipline from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience:
Demonstrated commitment to health and wellbeing; demonstrated skills in quality customer service; experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Preferred Experience:
At least two years of experience in a university-based health services program, Student Affairs department, health center, or wellness institute; public speaking experience and skills; evidence of research and scholarly activity and ability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Coordination: Design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed programs and initiatives focusing on harm reduction, education, prevention, and community care. Programs should address multiple dimensions of wellness and may include but should not be limited to topics such as alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, stress management, mental wellness, public health initiatives, and overall health and well-being.
- Collaboration: At the discretion of the Director, serve as liaison between office staff, collaborating with community and campus partners (staff, students, and faculty) on creation and implementation of health and well-being services for the university, including but not limited to the Counseling Center and Student Health Center staff(s).
- Meeting Facilitation: Support facilitating meetings involving staff, community partners, and program stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of wellness initiatives.
- Supervision: Provide guidance, support, and education to student employees, graduate assistants, volunteers, interns, and practicum students involved in health promotion programs.
- Campus Engagement: Support the Director in coordinating activities aimed at addressing campus health and well-being needs, engaging in the implementation and administration of program objectives, and meeting/supporting individual students.
- Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate in monitoring and coordinating the development of social media content, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, websites, and brochures to promote health and wellness programs.
- Assessment: Work with the Director to support program and community assessment efforts to ensure program effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Other Duties: Support the Director in performing other related duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) participation in departmental, divisional, and campus-wide meetings and committees.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
