DESCRIPTION

The Student Health and Well-being (SHW) cluster of the UC San Diego Health System plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture at UC San Diego that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the expansion/development of a student health and well-being center, and the transformation of existing departments under the oversight of the Executive Director into a cohesive, multi-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services. The SHW cluster includes the departments of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Health Promotion Services (HPS), Student Health Services (SHS) and SHW Administration (SHWA).

Health Promotion Services (HPS) is responsible for campus-wide education, outreach and prevention efforts on a variety of health topics. HPS runs The Zone, a well-being space for students. SHW uses a public health model in conceptualizing the delivery of programs and services. HPS provides services related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD), physical activity, nutrition, smoking cessation, sleep, stress, sexual health, emotional intelligence and mental health topics among others. HPS utilizes peer educators, peer coaching, marketing and a variety of campus-wide campaigns to impact the students on a population basis. Other programs are targeted to groups of students at higher risk on selected well-being topics. Limited direct services are available such as clinical nutrition and AOD educational groups.

Reporting to and in collaboration with the Associate Director of Health Promotion Services, this position provides leadership in vision, planning, implementation and evaluation of campus-wide health promotion practices in order to create an environment that promotes student success and personal development. Provide leadership in and make recommendations on the development, revision and implementation of well-planned theory- and evidence-based interventions and outreaches. The incumbent will be a Holistic Health Educator who focuses on mental health, in addition to providing general health education and for undergraduates, graduate and professional students and is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and continually improving workshops, outreach, presentations, peer leadership programs and campus-based affinity groups that focus on health promotion and prevention activities. Exercise good judgment, innovation and professional approaches/techniques to solve problems, make decisions and manage conflict.

MININUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.

• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field. Ability to interpret trends, define problems, conceptualize solutions and convert into practical applications. Knowledge of environmental prevention strategies and harm reduction strategies in health education.

• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs. Demonstrated program assessment, planning, and reporting skills.

• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services. Skill to plan, develop, implement, and manage comprehensive health promotion campaigns and general health programs .

• Strong organizational skills. Skill in setting priorities and accomplishing projects. Demonstrated skill for detail and accuracy.

• Experience in supervising and coordinating outreach activities. Experience in recruiting, training and supervising staff and volunteers.

• Proficiency with use of computers and online programs and software, including MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Effective interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and patience, and to successfully interact with diverse population, including the community, medical providers, staff, patients and students.

• Skill to communicate effectively and appropriately with an emphasis on professionalism. Ability to relate effectively and sensitively to diverse, multi-cultural populations. Skill in working in a team setting, fostering cooperation and support from other staff.

• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and comply wit