Senior Coordinator of Health Promotion and Basic Needs

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Student Services Senior Professional
Working Title: Senior Coordinator of Health Promotion and Basic Needs
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $56,340 - $59,000
Position #00770510  – Requisition #40693

About the University of Colorado - Denver 
The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Health Promotion & Basic Needs within the Wellness and Recreation Services department. The Health Promotion and Basic Needs Senior Coordinator is responsible for mobilizing and sustaining inclusive campus-wide initiatives and programs related to mental health, basic needs, health promotion, and overall well-being. This position will support the following programs: Milo’s Market Student Food Pantry, Swipe Out Hunger, Peer Health Education, Financial Wellness, and general basic needs resource support. The Health Promotion and Basic Needs Senior Coordinator is responsible for mobilizing and sustaining inclusive campus-wide initiatives and programs related to mental health, basic needs, health promotion, and overall well-being. 
This position is responsible for supporting a culture of well-being, holistic support, and active engagement on the CU Denver Campus. They will collaborate with professional staff within Wellness & Recreation Services and throughout campus. This position works closely with the Health Center at Auraria, the Student and Community Counseling Center, the Office of Case Management, The Phoenix Center at Auraria, Student Life, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and community partners. They will also establish and supervise the Peer Health Education Program and the operations of the wellness suite within the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center. This position will also schedule and supervise student Wellness Associates who support Milo’s Market and wellness suite operations.

Senior Coordinator of Health Promotion & Engagement
What you will do:
•    Organize and facilitate student engagement activities and outreach for health promotion and basic needs across campus and within the Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center focusing on issues regarding mental health, financial insecurity, drug and alcohol misuse prevention, harm reduction, and stress management
•    Hire, train, advise, and supervise wellness center student employees in the Healthy Lynx Associate and Wellness Associate positions
•    Create and maintain relationships with units across campus to promote student involvement, engagement, and resource utilization
•    Provide oversight and management of CU Denver’s Food Pantry – Milo’s Market, supervising student staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and collaborating with the Assistant Director on strategic planning, partnerships, and engagement
•    Serve as the primary Basic Needs contact, an