Tulane University Office of Human Resources
Description for Job: IRC26309
Assistant Director of Health Promotion
Student Health Center
Location: New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Assistant Director of Health Promotion is part of the Tulane University Campus Health team of committed professionals dedicated to supporting and promoting student health and wellbeing as a core institutional value through a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach. The Assistant Director of Health Promotion resides within the Well for Health Promotion, and reports to the Director of Public Health Initiatives and Assessment. The individual in this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive health promotion initiatives on a variety of topics including alcohol and other drugs, stress management, sleep hygiene, and sexual health. The Assistant Director of Health Promotion oversees initiatives that include, but are not limited to knowledge and skills acquisition workshops, community engagement, social marketing and communication, and a variety of other evidence informed interventions.
The Assistant Director of Health Promotion supervises health promotion specialists and oversees the peer health educators reporting to The Well for Health Promotion. The individual in this position co-chairs Campus Health committees and sits on a variety of campus-wide committees. The Assistant Director of Health Promotion also assists the Director with a variety of tasks including budgeting, hiring and onboarding, and staff training and supervision.
Located in the unique and iconic city of New Orleans, Tulane is a highly regarded and selective independent research university, a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), and offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine, and public health. Tulane University Campus Health is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and serves a student body of over 13,500.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Extensive knowledge of current and emerging college health issues, environmental management/prevention strategies, health behavior change theories and ecological framework, and evidence‐based practice.
• Oral and written communication skills that can contribute to effective collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to stay current on developments in the field of public health, health promotion, peer health education, and college health.
• High level of organizational skills and proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to strategically and creatively manage a wide range of projects, and to work quickly and effectively on deadline projects.
• Ability to work successfully with a diverse community and provide services from a non‐judgmental perspective.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulation and legal requirements.
• Skills in providing excellent health education and customer service including maintaining confidentiality and being reliably available to students.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
Required Education and/or Experience
• Masters’ Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health, Community Health Education, School Health, Higher Education, Health Communication, or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in a health promotion/public health setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three years’ experience in a college health setting
• CHES or CPH Certified
• Experience advising a peer health education group
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 25. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
This position will close on the date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow .
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email [email protected] .
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