Assistant Director, Student Wellness Services

Overview Leading a team of one full-time professional staff and 15 Peer Health Educators, the Assistant Director of Wellness Services advances the holistic well-being of Trinity University students through comprehensive health promotion efforts. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Integrated Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services and works collaboratively with Counseling and Health Services leadership to ensure strategic alignment of programming and services to meet student needs. The Assistant Director serves on several university committees focused on improving policies, spaces, services and programming. The role includes leadership regarding mental health awareness training, suicide prevention, and life skills education as part of the JED Campus Program. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Leadership and Administration Supervises Wellness Services professional staff, setting performance goals, providing supervision and development opportunities, assessing progress on assignments, and supporting staff professional development and personal goals. Supervises Peer Health Educator student-workers and advises three department student organizations (Active Minds, It\'s On Us, Student Wellness Advisory Board) in collaboration with the Wellness Programming Coordinator. Oversees the Student Wellness Advisory Board and relevant student focus groups. Manages the Wellness Services budget and oversees expense reporting. Consultation and Collaboration Provides expert consultation and leadership on campus committees. Serves as Co-Chair of the Healthy Behaviors Committee, subject-matter expert on the JED Campus Taskforce, and leads DFSCA and Title IX compliance efforts. Collaborates with Integrated Counseling and Health Services staff to ensure program alignment, promotion of on-campus services, and coordination of assessments. Establishes and maintains community partnerships (e.g., KIND Clinic, SAAF, DeltaPPSA). Health Promotion Develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion programs and services. Develops the Wellness Services event and programming calendar. Assists with campus-wide assessment efforts (ACHA-NCHA, Healthy Behaviors Study) to evaluate health needs, assets, and priorities. Oversees program-specific assessment efforts (process and outcome evaluations) to determine program efficacy. Creates annual department reports and participates in campus-wide reports (e.g., DFSCA). Course Instruction Develops course materials and instructs PHED 2299 and 2199 (The Wellness Practicum) to equip Peer Health Educators with knowledge and skills to facilitate campus wellness programming.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality; provides professional leadership during emergencies. Participates in professional organizations in a leadership capacity (e.g., ACHA, SWCHA, NASPA, USHPCN, ACS). Complies with Trinity University policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as required. Education Required: Master\'s degree in public health, health promotion, health education, or related field. Preferred: Doctoral degree in public health or related field. Experience Required: Three years of progressive responsibility in health promotion or related fields. One year of experience supervising full-time professional staff or graduate students. Prior experience leading coalitions or collaborating with individuals and organizations. Prior experience conducting needs assessments and/or program evaluations. Preferred: Experience with Peer Health Education. Active participation in professional organizations in a leadership capacity. Participation in research and professional writing, publications, and presentations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrated knowledge of how to incorporate health promotion in the context of higher education. Ability to design and implement health promotion programs on a variety of key health issues based on needs assessments. Evidence-informed health promotion programs/initiatives. Health promotion, behavior change, and population-based theories and models (e.g., Transtheoretical Model, Diffusion of Innovations, Socio-Ecological Model). Collaboration with and inclusion of underrepresented and historically marginalized populations in health promotion processes. Quantitative and qualitative research skills. Development and implementation of health environmental and policy change activities and strategies. Understanding of higher education structure and policies. Demonstrated application: Social justice and cultural humility practices. Team collaboration and leadership in health promotion. Strategic planning processes. Organizational development, environmental management, and cultural change principles. Leadership abilities and coalition-building. Proficiency in: Written, oral, and interpersonal communication; advanced public speaking and facilitation skills. Managing multiple projects, time management, and prioritization. Reviewing health literature and applying findings to Trinity University initiatives. Developing health promotion materials for diverse student populations. Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Supervising professional staff; leading strategic planning processes. Leadership in committees or coalitions and engagement in professional organizations. Licenses/Certifications Required: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified Master Health Education Specialist (MCHES), or Certified in Public Health (CPH) or CHES/CPH eligible. Other Requirements All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC). Supervisory Responsibilities Supervisor over a section of a department or group of employees. Number of Direct Reports 1 Supervision Received Limited supervision. Operates independently. Interaction Works with students; works with other employees; works alone. Computer Software Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Word; Google Suite, Zoom. Equipment Usual office equipment. Security Sensitive Each member of the faculty, staff and student body is responsible for campus regulations and relevant laws while on campus or during University activities. Attendance Standard Maintains required hours and may include overtime as needed. Internal Controls Ensures operations are effective and assets safeguarded; complies with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Decision Making Plans and performs complex work where only general policies or procedures are available. Budget Responsibility Responsible for department budget and expenditures. Financial Responsibility Less than $250,000. Physical Requirements None. Environmental Conditions General office environment. Application Process (Note) For internal applicants, apply through Workday using the Jobs Hub application. For external applicants, select Apply Manually and complete required fields. A cover letter is required for all applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity University