Job Title:

Coordinator, Student Health and Well-Being

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus, Kent, OH

Salary:

 $41,114 - $47,000

Basic Function:

Plan, implement, and evaluate theory- and evidence-based programs and services designed to reduce risky behaviors and improve campus health and safety for Kent State University students. Identify, develop, and facilitate programs to increase awareness and knowledge of student well-being. Reports to the Assistant Director, Kent State of Well-being.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Assist the Assistant Director with all aspects of the Kent State of Well-being programs, including marketing.

Recruit, train, and supervise student ambassadors, peer educators, student employees, and graduate assistants.

Utilize various strategies to plan, coordinate, and lead presentations, classes, and workshops on various health promotion/wellness topics

Plan, coordinate, and instruct student fitness or well-being classes/programs as needed.

Collaborate and coordinate between departments, as needed, for special events. 

Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to promote student health.

Actively participate on various campus and/or community committees relevant to the department, division, and university mission.

Assist with budget monitoring and policy development.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health promotion, health education, public health, community health education, exercise science or related field. Either one year experience assisting in implementing and administering health and wellness programs or one year of experience administering relevant higher education programs and services. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

License/Certification:

Current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification or certification within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge Of:

Public health and prevention frameworks and standards

Student development theories and models

Priority health issues in a college-aged population 

Health behavior theories as they apply to risk reduction in a college-aged population 

Microsoft Office software applications

Skill In:

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication *

Critical thinking, decision-making, and resolving complex issues across multiple areas of student services *

Implementing projects and assessing program initiatives

Delivering a variety of educational methods, including presentations, workshops, trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussion/facilitation *

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction

Work with little supervision

Collaborate with others and show creativity with recommendations

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's degree in health promotion, health education, public health, Ccommunity health education, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.

Two years of experience working with health promotion, wellness, fitness, or related programming.

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification or certification eligible.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, or otherwise discussed with your department

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.