Health and Wellness Specialist, Sexual Health Education, Health Promotion

Department HEALTH PROMOTION (BA-HPRO-IUBLA) Job Summary The Health Promotion Specialist enhances health and wellnesseducation across foundational health and wellness domainsidentified as priorities by students throughout the collegeexperience. Through collaboration with student organizations,academic units, residential communities, campus departments, andcommunity partners, this role advances a coordinated,student-centered approach to campus well-being. Department Specific Responsibilities Oversees and coordinates the planning, implementation, andevaluation of health promotion initiatives at Indiana UniversityBloomington under the direction of the Associate Director of HealthPromotion. Contributes to the creation of healthy learning environments bydeveloping and delivering educational programming, strategiccampaigns, innovative workshops, and health-focused media. Advances population-level prevention strategies to improvequality of life and student success within the IUB studentcommunity. Designs, implements, and evaluates evidence-informed,theory-driven, trauma-informed, and responsive programs andservices that advance campus-wide public health outcomes. Contributes to office outreach efforts and supports therecruitment, training, supervision, and professional development ofpeer health educators and student interns. Collaborates with campus partners to advance a coordinated,student-centered approach to health promotion. Exercises professional judgment in determining the content anddelivery of health education programming across the scope ofcollege health topics. Works closely with and advises the Associate Director of HealthPromotion on emerging initiatives, programmatic priorities, andrequests for new programming. Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive healthpromotion programs grounded in public health theory, behaviorchange models, and evidence-informed practices. Develops programming addressing foundational health topics thataffect both individual behaviors and environmental determinants ofhealth Creates educational programming for academic classrooms andcampus partners (e.g. Student Involvement Leadership Center, Officefor Sorority and Fraternity Life, Student Health Center), studentorganization, and special campus events. Uses epidemiological, institutional, and assessment data toidentify priority populations and tailor targeted responsiveprograms and services to reduce disparities. Develops educational materials, campaigns, and digital contentusing health communication frameworks to promote protectivebehaviors and informed decision-making. Ensures health education is broadly accessible across campus,with attention to students with elevated risk or limited access toservices. Integrates peer-reviewed research and national guidelines(e.g., CDC, ACHA, WHO) into program design and implementation. Advocates for and contribute to campus policies andenvironmental strategies that support student and communityhealth. Develops partnerships internal and external campus partnershipsto advance coordinated health promotion efforts. Facilitates engaging, evidence-based presentations andworkshops for student groups, residence halls, classes, studentorganizations, and campus departments. Collaborates with student groups, academic partners, andadministrative units to incorporate health promotion into campuslife. Provides individual educational consultations to studentsseeking information on health and wellness topics. Strengthens referral pathways between health education,clinical services, counseling, and other student supportresources. Trains, mentors, and supervises peer health educators andprovide structured preceptorship to student interns. Assists with departmental outreach strategy and campusengagement initiatives. Consults with and advise the Associate Director of HealthPromotion on emerging health trends, new initiatives, andprogramming priorities. Conducts needs assessments and environmental scans to identifyemerging student health concerns and contributing environmentalfactors. Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data (e.g., pre/postassessments, participation metrics, qualitative feedback) usingappropriate evaluation tools. Develops logic models, evaluation plans, and impact reports todemonstrate effectiveness and guide strategic decision-making. Assists the Associate Director in evaluating health promotionprograms and disseminating findings related to student healthbehaviors and environmental determinants. Contributes to grant development and innovative initiativeplanning. Maintains accurate records of programming details, outreachmetrics, and engagement using office tracking systems and programcalendars. Other duties as assigned. General Responsibilities Directs and administrates health promotion marketing and publichealth programs. Plans health and wellness programming while in collaborationwith various department, campus, and university liaisons. Utilizes data to assess the needs of programming and assessesprogramming outcomes. Contributes to committees and staff training as a subjectmatter expert. Qualifications Combinations of related education and experience may beconsidered. Education beyond the minimum required may besubstituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimumrequired may be substituted for education. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree in mental health, social work, studentaffairs, health education, or related field. Preferred Master's degree in mental health, social work, student affairs,health education, or related field. WORK EXPERIENCE Required 3 years in related field. Preferred 3 years of relevant professional experience in healthpromotion, public health, social work, or a related field. Experience in higher education or a campus-based setting ispreferred SKILLS Required Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure. Preferred Knowledge of evidence-based substance use preventionstrategies, harm reduction approaches, and public healthframeworks. Understanding of alcohol and other drug trends impactingcollege and young adult populations. Ability to design, implement, and evaluate prevention andeducation programs. Skills in assessment, data collection, and outcome evaluationto inform continuous improvement. Strong facilitation and presentation skills for deliveringtrainings, workshops, and educational programs. Ability to translate complex prevention concepts into engaging,accessible content. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campuspartners, student organizations, and interdisciplinary teams. Experience coordinating initiatives across multiplestakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop educational materials, reports, and outreachcommunications. Ability to work effectively with all students andstakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to managemultiple projects and deadlines. Attention to detail and consistent follow-through. Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and tooperate a computer and other standard office productivityequipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periodsof time moving around an office environment and the campus. Theperson in this role must be able to perform the essential functionswith or without an accommodation. Work Location Indiana University Bloomington This is an in-person position. Advertised Salary $54,000.00 on an annualized basis. Work Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will require some evenings and weekends. Benefits Overview For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure . Job Classification Career Level: Career FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Health Services Job Family: Health & Wellness Services Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discriminationhere which includes contact information . Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . 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