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The McDonald Center of Student Well-Being, being part of the Division of Student Affairs, aspires to embrace the Okanagan Charter and nurture campus engagement in order to work collectively toward a campus where all students flourish. The Assistant Director for Strategic Community Intervention guides strategy for, as well as designs and implements community level interventions focused on supporting holistic well-being, and co-developing systemic and environmental interventions to embed well-being into every aspect of student life.  These interventions will be evidenced based, data informed, and evaluated in an on-going manner to ensure effectiveness.  Responsibilities focus on developing relationships with campus community groups such as academic departments, faculty, rectors, and staff departments, such as Student Affairs departments and Athletics, activating the community through data sharing, needs assessment and fostering shared leadership toward the goal of campus well-being.  Although the position will focus on engaging the campus community, this position will eventually broaden its reach to include parents, alumni and the local community.

Community Activation and Community Health Organization

• Present and share relevant student well-being data to staff and faculty, particularly colleagues in Student Affairs
• Build and maintain collaborative and co-creative relationships with academic programs and university departments to explore on-going opportunities and training needs
• Train and assist faculty and staff on how to embed well-being into their unique environments and incorporate it into their planning and policy
• Develop and implement well-being alignment/needs assessment for staff and faculty departments
• Work with student volunteers and student employees to provide consultation and co-develop well-being systems and interventions in campus communities, particular Student Affairs and academic departments

Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with Moreau First Year Experience (required 2-semester first year course) to continue to embed well-being curriculum into the course
• Develop easy to use well-being resources, toolkits and curricula for instructors, hall staff and community groups to promote well-being in a variety of environments
• Collaborate on curriculum development with departments that promote well-being such as the teaching and learning, recreation, and athletics

Build Well-Being Collective

• Serve on well-being related committees
• Build relationships and invite new members to work together toward well-being for all students
• Coordinate meetings between well-being allies
• Maintain communication between partners in a future well-being collective
• Analyze data collected on initiatives and impact
• Write progress reports

Communications

• Co-create and launch health promotion campaigns
• Coordinate overall health communication for the department
• Oversee department social media and newsletter
• Highlight and publicize staff and faculty “well-being champions”

Other

• Create and implement well-being initiatives based on department strategic plan
• Advise well-being related student clubs and organizations as needed
• Attend and present at regional and national trainings and conferences as applicable
• Serve as a Penn Resilience Trainer as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree in public health, health promotion, psychology or other related field, or an equivalent combination of a Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.

Experience working as a health promotion professional.

Experience working in higher education.

Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills for empowering, motivating, and developing staff and students.

Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, social justice, and anti-racism.

Demonstrate compassionate team work attitude and skills.

Ability to build and sustain effective collaboration with university and community partners. 

Demonstrate communication skills (written and verbal) that contribute to successful collaborations with relevant stakeholders.

Demonstrate strong understanding and passion for wellness education and prevention. 

Ability to deliver compelling and effective presentations and educational experiences for a variety of audiences.

Commitment to lifelong learning in this quickly evolving field.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Strong assessment, research and data analysis skills and a track record of implementing best practices; survey design with Qualtrics software a plus.

Strong computer skills:  Microsoft Office suite, Google applications and Canva graphic design software.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or on track to attain CHES
• Experience in curriculum and instruction
• Mindfulness education skills
• Stress management expertise
• Knowledge of culture and behavior change

• Grant writing experience
• Demonstrate creativity, innovation and ability to “think outside the box.”