Director Wellness & Health Education, Student Affairs

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

About the Department

The Student Wellness Center empowers students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness by providing evidence-based education, inclusive resources, and non-judgmental support. We offer an extensive collection of resources and information about various health and wellness topics.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Student Wellness Center (SWC) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for the key leadership position at the Student Wellness Center and join our energetic and collaborative team to lead student wellness, health education, prevention and awareness efforts on our campus.

Essential Functions

• Direct, design, and manage the Health & Wellness Education programming within the Student Wellness Center.
• Plan, develop, implement, and direct the administrative and programming activities of the Student Wellness Center.
• Make recommendations regarding the health and wellness needs of the student population and coordinate campus-wide efforts to address these needs.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate campus health promotion initiatives.
• Collect and analyze information and make decisions to resolve complex problems.
• Oversee and provide training to student workers, interns and volunteers.
• Develop and administer office budget.
• Act as liaison representing the office on a variety of university and community committees.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Master’s Degree

Required Experience

• Five (5) years of increasing administrative experience.
• Three (3) years supervision.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Doctoral degree in public health, health education, social work, higher education and student affairs, women’s/gender studies, or a related field.  
• CHES/MCHES certified. 
• Related experience working with health and wellness issues in higher education systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary best practices and research in health and wellness promotion and prevention.
• Experience in an organization developing and implementing a strategic plan to meet specified goals.
• Excellent project management skills: ability and willingness to manage flexible workload, multiple tasks, and to work occasional evening and weekend hours. 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Experience and commitment to public health and social justice change models. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative constituencies.  
• Experience working with a variety of social media platforms. 
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of developing educational materials and programming related to systemic discrimination and violence in a campus environment.  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $50,132 - $70,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insur