Health Educator

at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Position Overview
The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU student wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing academic and professional success.

This health education position is to assume responsibility for creating, implementing, and assessing university-wide wellness programs specific to nutrition and food security. Other topic areas may include, but are not limited to: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual health and healthy relationships, and mental health and self-management. The goal is to support healthy lifestyles by promoting protective behaviors and reducing high-risk behaviors and/or negative consequences.

The incumbent in this position will see, hear, and possibly have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and university policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.

HERO utilizes computer technology in all aspects of its operations. The incumbent must become familiar with and be able to use the appropriate computer hardware and software programs associated with this position.

The incumbent must become familiar with and adhere to the Watkins Health Center Customer Experience Plan to ensure appropriate interaction and positive outcomes with both internal and external customers.

HERO is a unit within Student Affairs.
Job Description
75%

Program Development
Create, implement, and assess university-wide programs and services specific to nutrition and food security.
Research health topics for current issues, best practices, trends, etc.; design curriculum and any other related materials; and develop presentations for university students, staff, and faculty
Establish and build connections in various ways with students and campus partners to inform and provide support and resources available.
Provide in-person and virtual health coaching sessions.
Participate in campus-wide programming efforts.
Consult with marketing staff members to develop content to promote programs and services utilizing various marketing tactics.
Utilize various assessments to determine the effectiveness of the programs and services.
Present feedback on all activities on a routine basis to Associate Director.
10%

Provide CPR instruction to students, faculty, and staff as requested.

5%

Attend professional development opportunities, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences on healthcare topics to acquire knowledge to develop and/or improve health education programs and services.

5%

Participate on various committees within the university and local community as appropriate.

5%

Other duties as applicable.
Position Requirements
Some nights and weekends 
 Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health or related field PLUS *3 years of related experience.
Three (3) years of experience may include internship, practicum, fieldwork, or related experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience in program development.
Minimum 1 year of experience in data collection and assessment
 Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, or related field of study.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.
Experience working with college student populations and knowledge of current health-related issues and trends among college students.
Experience working with a variety of health topics, as evidenced by application materials.
Experience with public speaking, as evidenced by application materials. 
 Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
Resume
List of three (3) professional references
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