Details
Posted: 06-May-23
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R-202300270
If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
Health Services
Job Description
Job Summary
The Schacht Center for Health and Wellness provides accessible professional medical and mental health care as well as health promotion to Smith's diverse population. The Associate Director of Wellness Programming and Health Education, within the division of student affairs, strives to create a comprehensive wellbeing program framed by the core values of the division which are inclusion, access, growth, and engagement. This person will:
plan activities and provide educational opportunities to support habits of wellness with particular emphasis on developing life skills throughout a student's Smith career
seek to improve the health and well-being of Smith students through the development, implementation, and assessment of effective health promotion initiatives
engage in interactive partnerships and educational opportunities with campus stakeholders (e.g. medical, counseling, athletics, equity and inclusion, multicultural affairs, religious and spiritual life, residence life, student engagement, students)
attend regular meetings and serve on other departmental and all campus committees, as needed
Essential Functions
Program Implementation:
Plan and implement classes, speakers, and seminars that promote healthy lifestyles. Provide educational presentations, training programs and outreach in the areas of exercise, nutrition, sexual education, sleep, and stress management. Implementation may include training peer-educators to replicate programming on campus
Ensure that a portion of programming directly supports the Medical and Counseling departments scheduled initiatives and emergency programming
Provide programming and educational outreach on issues related to alcohol and other drugs, including the provision of alternative options
Work directly with Associate Dean of Student on student alcohol and drug amnesty
Oversee and administer federally mandated alcohol policies and educational initiatives including updating the SMART educational video covering alcohol, consent, and bystander education. Oversee the Drug Free Campus Committee
Plan and direct the wellness components of orientation and new student programs including orientation to campus culture, health promotion and wellbeing resources
May serve as a designated confidential resource provided pursuant to the 2021 Massachusetts Campus Safety Act. Duties include providing information about reporting options for sexual misconduct, and on and off campus services and resources as well as connecting parties to these services and resources; and participating in training in the awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct and in trauma-informed response. Serve as Title IX confidential resource contact for students
Collaborate with key campus partners in developing programming with particular attention to the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Title IX, athletics, and Student Affairs
Serve as the Smith College Representative on health and wellness related Five College working groups including Alcohol and Other Durgs (AOD), Sexual Assault Prevention and Intervention Committee, (SAPIC), and the disordered eating group
Provide one-on-one consultations to students as warranted/needed
Program Marketing and Communication:
Utilize health promotion techniques to market and promote health and wellbeing programs and resources to the college community
Develop and design effective wellness promotion initiatives that are inclusive of a range of historically marginalized populations
Work cooperatively and in coordination with the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness, students, staff, faculty, and other college constituents in carrying out goals of programs; establish and maintain working relationships directly with student groups and house communities, as well as other campus constituents
Advising and Supervision:
Supervise graduate interns, student intern(s), health wellness liaisons (HWL's) and student community health organizers (CHO's)
Developing and implementing training for student interns HWL's, and CHO's. Provide ongoing support and supervision
Hire and supervise a team bi-annually to update the SMART video to meet federal compliance guidelines for alcohol education as well as additional modules based on emerging student needs
Coordinate with College Public Health Concentration to develop praxis experiences in line with students' educational endeavors
Program Analysis and Strategic Planning:
Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of health promotion initiatives to improve health and wellbeing. Analyze, interpret and report research findings and recommendations. Remain apprised of research and best practices in the health promotion field
In partnership with the Office of Institutional Research, oversee the deployment of the American College Health Association's bi-annual National College Health Assessment survey and utilize the data to assess campus needs and design programming based on needs
Coordinate national health surveys and report research findings and recommendations
Work in concert with the Director of the Schacht Center as well as the Directors of Medical and Counseling Services to establish annual programming that highlights departmental integration and meet student needs
Contribute to strategic planning and vision building for Health Promotion and the Schacht Center for Health & Wellness. Submit an annual end-of-year report on programming and outcomes to the Director of the Schacht Center
Contribute to regularly scheduled Schacht Center leadership team meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
Master's degree in higher education, health education, public health, or related field preferred, and three to five years of experience in a health promotion/health education and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Skills
Expertise and demonstrated ability to create a vision for health promotion on campus. Strong and demonstrated leadership and management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to take initiative and solve problems. Experience with diverse constituencies. Flexibility in personal and professional relationships in order to adapt to changing roles in college health service practices. Understanding of peer education and issues of concern in a residential gender minority liberal arts college. Proficiency in data analysis. Diverse marketing techniques including utilization of evolving social media platforms, google suite, and Qualtrics. Experience in higher education or another institutional setting is preferred. Candidate must have the capacity to work effectively in a multicultural setting and a working knowledge of the psychosocial stressors of living and working in a diverse community. A sincere interest in, and understanding of college students including developmental, social, psychological and health issues salient to this population. Availability on some nights and weekends.
Additional Information
For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.
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Review of applications will begin
May 23, 2023
Compensation Grade:
Grade H
Position Type:
Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.
Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religions, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
