Health Promotion Assistant Program Director – Health Services – Division of Student Affairs

Carnegie Mellon University’s Health Promotion team is searching for a Health Promotion Assistant Program Director. This role is  full-time. This role will support the development and management of campus-wide health promotion strategies, policies, programs and services with a focus on peer education. Under the leadership of the Health Promotion Program Director, the individual in this role will play a key role in the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic health and well-being initiatives. In addition, they will collaborate with university partners to improve health equity and address priority college health and well-being issues for Carnegie Mellon University students.
 

Core responsibilities include:

• Hire, train, manage, supervise, and evaluate student workers, including Peer Health Advocates 

• Oversee, refine and teach a credited academic course on the foundations of peer education 

• Coordinate training in peer health advocate specializations with campus partners, including but not limited to: mental health and substance use; sexual health and relationships; nutrition, body image and body inclusivity; disability resources, and violence prevention 

• Manage 1:1 peer support services via drop-in hours or other potential communication venues. 

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed population and individual-level health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services 

• Support strategic planning process and implementation for health promotion 

• Collaborate with key partners on- and off-campus to develop a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to health and well-being for students 

• Support clinical health education services as needed and perform other duties as assigned 

• Participate in divisional and cross campus events, activities and committees 

• Other duties as assigned

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Demonstrated commitment to the fostering of a diverse and inclusive student community

• Proficiency and competence in working in a globally-minded and international campus environment 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in program development and implementation, training and development 

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and build strategic relationships with a diverse group of colleagues and partners

• Demonstrated experience as a presenter and educator 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, higher education, health education, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning required 

• 3 years of supervisory experience, including training and hiring 

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a collegiate health setting and/or with a college-aged population 

• 3 Years experience with supervision of student workers, including training and hiring  

• 3 years experience with peer education, at least one year should include management, oversight, or supervision of a peer education program 

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Higher Education, Health Education, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning  

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time (37.5 of hours), exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA.

• This position will require regular evening and weekend hours as needed in order to facilitate events occurring in person in the