Health Promotion Specialist, Coaching & Programs

Overview

Recreation and Well-Being (Rec Well) at Virginia Commonwealth University is searching for a Health Promotion Specialist for Coaching and Programs. This position is responsible for the health promotion program areas that align with the mission of Rec Well, which is to advance student success by empowering the VCU community to prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play. The Health Promotion Specialist, Coaching and Programs collaborates with the Health Promotion team, DSA’s Health Communications Specialist and other Rec Well team members to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs, events, and services for a diverse student body of 30,000 across two main campuses.

The Health Promotion Specialist, Coaching and Programs is responsible for leading programmatic initiatives on topics such as sexual and mental health, nutrition, alcohol and other drugs, and other health and well-being topics most impacting students’ success. Programs include, but are not limited to, well-being coaching, teaching well-being coursework, implementing health promotion campaigns, and facilitating health promotion events and opportunities. This position directly reports to the Assistant Director for Health Promotion.

This role facilitates strategic partnerships across the university that advance students’ ability to increase or sustain healthier lives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, college student affairs, counseling, health promotion, higher education, or a related field or relevant professional experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience related to health promotion or working in a student affairs setting.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a fluid and complex environment.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience using motivational interviewing or evidence-based techniques to support individual behavior change.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Demonstrated experience conducting health education or student programming in a variety of modalities such as in-person, hybrid, and virtual settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-informed health promotion and student development models.

• Master  Degree in public health, college student affairs, counseling, health promotion, higher education, or a related field or relevant professional experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with ACHA standards of practices and the demonstrated ability to incorporate them into this role.
• Familiarity with social marketing and health communications strategies, including using a social norms approach.
• Experience facilitating health education on mental health, sexual health, alcohol and other drug issues, and physical health/nutrition.
• Experience with NIAAA College AIM, 360
  
  Proof, and/or other frameworks to assess and address student alcohol consumption
• Assessment and research skills (e.g., research design, survey development, environmental assessment, focus group design and facilitation, data analysis and interpretation, etc.).
• Experience using Fusion software system, IMPACT, Canvas, Mentimeter, and Articulate 360.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or related certification.
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.