Old Dominion University is currently accepting applications for the Director of Health Promotion in Student Enrollment, Engagement & Services! Apply soon!

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

• Lead and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for the Office of Health Promotion and overall university effectiveness.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for a health promoting university.
• Develop data driven strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for health promotion.

1. 1. Provide baseline and follow-up health data,
   2. Identify needs and priorities,
   3. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions, and
   4. Track trends in student health status and behavior. Direct the development, implementation, and analysis of periodic student health surveys that

• Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate two full-time employees and student employees.
• Incorporate multicultural diversity and social justice concepts and principles into health
• promotion services.
• Participate in research and professional writing, publications and/or presentations as well as participate in professional organizations to advance the outcomes of the university’s impact on student health and well-being.

• Master’s degree in public health, health education, health promotion, health policy or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in stated fields and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree may be substituted as appropriate.· 
• Considerable knowledge of the ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education (SPHPHE) and ACHA Healthy Campus.
• Considerable knowledge of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for a college student population.
• Considerable knowledge of student development and learning theories and models.
• Considerable knowledge of fundamental principles of organizational development, environmental management, and cultural change.
• Considerable leadership skills that facilitate positive, effective communication and interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with key stakeholders and a diverse community on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students.
• High level of organizational skills, project management, and proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Excellent computer skills. Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and experienced in desktop publishing and SPSS or similar, willing to learn new programs.
• Ability to directly oversee assigned department operational/program budgets while modeling good stewardship of finances, monitoring expenses and purchases, and ensuring successful department financial outcomes.
• Considerable proficiency and experience in community needs assessment including survey design, environmental scans, and other qualitative/quantitative methods, and translation of assessment results into action.
• Considerable experience leading and supervising full-time, part-time, and student employees including hiring, training, and evaluating.
• Considerable experience applying the ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education (SPHPHE) and ACHA Healthy Campus.
• Considerable experience applying theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for a college student population.
• Considerable experience applying student development and learning theories and models.
• Considerable experience applying fundamental principles of organizational development, environmental management, and cultural change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in public health or a related health field.
• Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), or eligible and intent to become certified.
• Considerable experience leading coalitions or collaborating with individuals and organizations.
• Considerable grant seeking and writing skills, grant administration experience.

About Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a dynamic public research institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth, the nation and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships and active civic engagement.

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