Wellness Educator - University Health & Counseling - 14858

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ATTENTION:

The Department of University Health & Counseling Services seeks an Associate Student Services Coordinator (Wellness Educator).

JOB DETAILS:

This 12 month, full time position is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a broad array of wellness programs and data driven measures to support student learning and the academic mission. The Wellness Educator will advocate for a shared health promotion vision with students, recognizing cultural, social justice and student health issues, using theoretical frameworks and evidence based and data driven approaches. UHCS is an affirmative action organization. The UHCS is an affirmative action conscious organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in health promotion, public health or a health-related field
• Previous experience in health education required

Desired Qualifications:

• Work experience in higher education preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Wellness Education

1. Provide health education to students and their touchpoints with a focus on diversity, student success and belonging, and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse as dictated by the Coordinator.
2. Facilitate wellness programming using current multimedia design and delivery resources, including administration of newsletters and social media resources.
3. Present educational and prevention programs for students and other special audiences as directed by the Wellness Coordinator.
4. Contribute as a member of campus wide committees, teams and coalitions and actively participate in research, professional writing, publications and/or presentations.
5. Assist with student research needs, wellness programs and materials, and data driven measures to demonstrate how student contact contributes to student success and retention.
6. Manage Wellness content on the UHCS website and Wellness social media sites.
7. Promote good campus and student relations and market the services and programs of UHCS.
8. Assume other responsibilities as directed by Wellness Coordinator of UHCS.
9. Coordinate and advise the peer health educator group.
10. Supervise wellness interns.
11. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
12. Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Education

1. Provide proactive programing and education for the campus related to AOD.
2. Coordinate and advise students and peer educators regarding AOD.
3. Provide training for Resident Assistants, Peer Mentors and others related to AOD.
4. Assist with AODA administration of the biannual UW System, including the AODA review.
5. Serve as campus representative to UW System AODA and coordination groups.
6. Monitor AODA and other budget areas overseen by Coordinator.

Supervision received:
Supervision is received from the Wellness Coordinator.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by November 16, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Karen Brueggeman
Medical Program Assistant- Associate
brueggek@uww.edu
262-472-1305

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References

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