The Barnes Center at The Arch is Syracuse University’s integrated health and wellness center which incorporates health promotion, counseling, health, and recreation. The Associate Director is a core member of the Health Promotion Leadership team. As part of the Health Promotion team, the Associate Director has oversight over day-to-day Health Promotion operations and serves as the senior leader of the Health Promotion team in the absence of the Director. This position is responsible for the administration and operation of signature services such as the Crowley Family Mindspa and satellite locations, Walters Pet Therapy Room/Program, Meditation Room, and Peer Leader team. The Associate Director will lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the Health Promotion communication strategy working with campus partners to create awareness of programs, services, and health/wellness campaigns. This position supervises a Health Promotion Specialist and indirectly supervises the student employee team.

• A master’s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, health communication, higher education administration or a closely related field of study.
• Requires Five (5) plus years of post-bachelor’s degree professional experience in the field of health/wellness education with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Professional supervisory experience is required.
• Certification such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), or Certified in Public Health (CPH), strongly preferred.
• Experience as a collaborative leader.
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing health communication efforts.
• Experience providing training and on-going development to students, peer educators, and/or employees.

About Syracuse University - Barnes Center at the Arch

As the hub for student wellness, the Barnes Center at The Arch features programs, services and offerings that promote holistic health and well-being, all in one accessible, centralized space on campus. The Barnes Center at The Arch health and wellness team is committed to providing high-quality, student-centered care. At the Barnes Center at The Arch, all are encouraged and empowered to “Be Well” in their own unique, ever-evolving wellness journey. This holistic wellness approach encompasses mind, body, spirit and community.

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