The Health Promotion Specialist will lead the implementation of a comprehensive student health promotion program to enhance health promoting environments, wellness practices, and student well-being.

The position will use evidence-informed strategies to implement an effective peer education program, wellness programs, educational initiatives, and assessment efforts that align with the department and university mission. The Health Promotion Specialist will lead the student peer education program, Culinary Corner, and related outreach programs and activities. This position will also supervise assigned student employees working to improve student well-being. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Wellness Programs.

Position Responsiblities (condensed):

• Lead the strategy, development, and implementation of comprehensive health promotion and Peer Education program to enhance healthy environments and overall student wellness & well-being.
• Provide leadership and oversight of health promotion programs, events, and educational outreach.
• Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and reporting of health promotion programs, initiatives, and overall campus well-being outcomes.
• See full job posting at: https://careers.und.edu/jobs/health-promotion-specialist-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Health and Wellness Promotion, Health Education, Public Health, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Work experience in programs and events (development, planning, and/or implementation)
• Certification in first aid, CPR/AED within 2 months of hire.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree: Nursing, community/public/corporate health/fitness, health promotion, dietetics, or a related field.
• One years supervisory experience.
• Experience in collegiate/university health
• Experience in program and budget management.
• Experience providing direction to, training, instructing and mentoring students in a university or college environment.
• Experience applying health promotion, behavior change, and public health theories and models; evidence-informed health promotion programs; and environmental change strategies/socio-ecological model to a student population
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification or related.

Apply for the position

Applications are being accepted til 11:55 pm, September 3, 2024. You must apply directly for the position via this link at the UND Jobs Site: Apply Here!

About University of North Dakota - Wellness & Health Promotion

The University of North Dakota is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, it is the state's oldest. UND is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity, and is considered one of the top academic and research institutions in the northern Midwest. Several national research institutions are on the university's campus including the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, Energy and Environmental Research Center, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. North Dakota's athletic teams compete in the NCAA's Division I. The UND Wellness & Health Promotion Department provides impactful experiences for the UND community that encourage and promote lifelong, multi-dimensional well-being. To find out why living and working in Greater Grand Forks is way cooler, check out www.GrandForksisCooler.com

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