East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Coordinator of Wellness Education and Prevention! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.
As the Coordinator of Wellness Education and Prevention, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable designing, implementing, and assessing a comprehensive array of health promotion programs. You will be an active member of the Wellness Education & Prevention team and will work closely with the Director to deliver effective programming to progress towards achieving American College Health Association healthy campus goals. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your public health background and working experience in health education all while optimizing current health programs to meet the needs of the ESU campus community. To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills, proven time management, and possess previous experience working with wellness education programs.
Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You may have to flex your schedule from time to time to works nights and or weekends for events based on the needs of the business to be a true Coordinator of Wellness Education and Prevention. There is up to 5% travel for this role. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.
What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)
Design, implement and assess a comprehensive array of health promotion programs that address critical health issues affecting college-aged students.
Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate the department’s student workers, such as Graduate Assistant, Intern(s), Peer Health Educators and Volunteers.
Research, develop, promote, implement, and evaluate outreach programs, workshops, and health promotion activities for targeted populations.
Assist the Director in the management of the department’s fiscal resources and prepare routine budget requests on an annual basis. Identify and secure alternate funding to support departmental programming and service priorities through grants and partnerships.
Collect and analyze student health data through routine administration of surveys to establish baseline information.
Develop, implement, and evaluate impact of social norms and other health promotions messaging.
Assist the Director with the development of university policies and procedures related to health and wellness.
Provide leadership for the Campus Community Coalition, its committees and the University Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Task Force.
What We Offer
Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
Salary range: $54,435 annually
Living by the Warrior Code: Accountable for One's Actions Committed to Self-Growth Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good Positive, Honest, and Loyal Respectful of the Environment and Community Dedicated to Empowering Others
And yes, legal made us spell this out… Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action- plan.cfm
