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The Johns Hopkins University Student Health & Well-Being portfolio supports health education, primary care and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University. In addition to health education, our integrated service delivery model provides in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics as well as remote support though phone and online resources.

We are seeking a Health Education Specialist – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) who will report to the Associate Director of Student Well-Being.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs and services, with a particular focus on AOD.
• Provide administrative support such as ordering materials, maintaining educational resources, and scheduling rooms for events.
• Work closely with other members of their department, serving as back-up for their roles if needed.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to develop well-being campaigns and programming.
• Provide motivational interviewing to student and learner populations.
• Provide consultation, training, and resources to campus partners and students regarding AOD.
• Oversee Sober Party Monitor protocol which includes TIPs training implementation and collaboration with colleagues on event registration approval process where alcohol will be served.
• Host on-campus events to coincide with holidays/events that are associated with an increased risk for excessive drinking.
• Use social marketing and innovative technology to enhance outreach and marketing efforts.
• Maintain active participation in local/national organizations related to college health and AOD.
• Develop awareness campaigns using various mediums (fliers, ads, bulletin boards, yard signs, social media, etc.) to address college health issues.
• Develop and produce advertising and marketing materials both in print and electronically working closely with the Student Well-Being Communications Associate.
• Assist with surveys, data collection, and other types of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of innovative presentations and programs based on sound public health principles and evidence-based best practices.
• Conduct educational programs on health and well-being issues as needed for specific student groups, such as residential advisors, athletic teams, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and other student organizations.
• Assist students with direct health education and appropriate referrals.
• Work closely with other members of their department, filling in for some of their responsibilities if needed.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule. Nights and weekends may be needed.
• Be willing and able to take on other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, health education, health promotion, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar or related field.

*Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Certifications

• Certified Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), or Substance Abuse Specialist credentialed preferred.

Master's Degree preferred.

Work experience within a collegiate setting; preferably with high-achieving students.

Familiarity with BASICS and/or motivational interviewing techniques preferred.

Familiarity with best practices in college health promotion, including those specific to alcohol and other drug use preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, presenting and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with a diverse population.
• High level of organizational skills and proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• As a university-wide position, staff must be available to travel to JHU campuses in the Baltimore and DC regions.
• Working knowledge of health promotion and behavior change theories.
• The ability to work as a collaborative team member with students, faculty, and staff throughout the campus community.
• Knowledge and experience with AOD issues in institutions of higher education as well as specialized expertise and knowledge of the effects of substance use and its intersections across well-being.

Classified Title: Health Education Specialist 
Working Title: Health Education Specialist – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB  
Starting Salary Range: $40,100 - $55,140 - $70,180 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: 60008626-Health Promotion and Well-Being 
Personnel area: University Student Services 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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