Director, UHS Health Promotion

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

738 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100120 University Health Service

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,197.00 - $105,295.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Director of the Health Promotion Office (HPO) provides visionary and strategic leadership for the well-being of University of Rochester students, advancing a comprehensive, inclusive, and progressive student wellness model which creates the conditions for students to flourish both academically and personally. The Health Promotion Office is an essential part of the division of University Student Life (USL) and is situated in the Office of the Dean of Students. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director is responsible for centering well-being throughout all pillars of student life, as well as within academic spaces across all schools of the University. The Director is a key thought partner to USL leadership around student well-being and is responsible for leading a variety of tactics aimed to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the university’s strategic plan, Boundless Possibility.

This position supervises a growing team of four direct reports and is responsible for strategic planning, staffing, personnel management / development, oversight of department budget, and general office operations. Leads special initiatives / projects for the Health Promotion Office. Works in tandem with various stakeholders including University senior leadership, directors, deans, faculty, and donors to foster an environment that values student well-being.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provides vision, direction, innovation, and strategic leadership for the Health Promotion Office
• Develops and maintains a strong, evidence-informed short- and long-term strategic plan for the HPO based on relevant, measurable, and practical health and behavioral outcomes. Utilize theoretical frameworks to progress toward establishing a health promoting university.
• Evaluates need, opportunity, and impact of programs and initiatives. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies. Ensures a thoughtful combination of individual, community, and environmental-level interventions. Leads the delivery of programs that have a high likelihood of achieving measurable improvements in health behaviors and status and/or enhanced student success. Maintains an emphasis on primary and secondary levels of prevention.

Assessment & Evaluation:

Directs the development, implementation, and analysis of a variety of assessment efforts including:

• An annual wellbeing assessment of students to evaluate the physical and mental health of our campus community.
• Periodic environmental assessments/audits in the areas of mental health, suicide prevention, sleep, and overall wellness.
• Periodic review of University policies through a prevention lens.
• Surveys to assess the knowledge, perception, and awareness of the HPO.  Surveys to investigate the health and wellness needs and interests of our student population.
• Evaluations which measure the effectiveness of the HPO’s interventions, programs, and services.
• Quality Improvement reports for the HPO.
• Focus groups to solicit feedback from students and student leaders.
• Makes data-informed decisions after seeking, collecting, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, needs, opportunities, and evidence of impact.  
• Compiles data from all assessment efforts and synthesize the results in an Annual Report at the end of each