Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy

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Position Title	Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy
About this Opportunity	Ball State University seeks candidates for an Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy. Health Promotion and Advocacy (HPA) provides inclusive health and well-being education, prevention, and survivor-centered support. This position will contribute to HPA and Ball State University by coordinating health and wellbeing outreach and educational materials for the campus community; assessing campus health and wellbeing needs; evaluating services; and working collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders to meet the health and wellbeing needs of the students.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness	At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community	Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options. Affordable Healthcare Retirement Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development
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FLSA	Learned Professional Exemption
Hrs/Week	40
Length of Assignment	Full-Time At-Will
Position Function	The Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, working under the leadership of the Director of Health Promotion and Advocacy, is responsible for coordinating evidence-informed health promotion programs, presentations, initiatives, and educational materials for various constituencies throughout the university community. The Assistant Director monitors national trends and helps to ensure that relevant outreach, educational programming and resources are provided to meet the needs of the campus community This involves assessing campus health and well-being needs, collaborating with campus and community stakeholders, and evaluating services to address these needs. Some evening and weekend hours expected.
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, or other human service related discipline from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience	Demonstrated commitment to health and wellbeing; demonstrated skills in quality customer service; experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Minimum Other
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education	Advanced degree in public health, health promotion, health education, or other related discipline from an accredited institution.
Preferred Experience	At least two years of experience in a university-based health services program, Student Affairs department, health center, or wellness institute; public speaking experience and skills; evidence of research and scholarly activity and ability.
Preferred Other	Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity; excellent interpersonal, intrapersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; excellent organizational, relationship, and analytical skills; ability to perform all job duties. Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified in Public Health (CPH) designations (or be eligible and intend to become certified).
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised	Graduate Assistant(s), and undergraduate student employees/volunteers, including peer educators (as appropriate).
Required Certifications
EEO Statement	Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University	Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department	Health Promotion & Advocacy:152040
Department Information	The minimum salary for this position is $42,000.
Department Email or Phone Number	[email protected]

Duties & Responsibilities

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Program Coordination: Design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed programs and initiatives focusing on harm reduction, education, prevention, and community care. Programs should address multiple dimensions of wellness and may include but should not be limited to topics such as alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, stress management, mental wellness, public health initiatives, and overall health and well-being.

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Job Duty	Collaboration: At the discretion of the Director, serve as liaison between office staff, collaborating with community and campus partners (staff, students, and faculty) on creation and implementation of health and well-being services for the university, including but not limited to the Counseling Center and Student Health Center staff(s).

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Job Duty	Meeting Facilitation: Support facilitating meetings involving staff, community partners, and program stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of wellness initiatives.

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Job Duty	Supervision: Provide guidance, support, and education to student employees, graduate assistants, volunteers, interns, and practicum students involved in health promotion programs.

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Job Duty	Campus Engagement: Support the Director in coordinating activities aimed at addressing campus health and well-being needs, engaging in the implementation and administration of program objectives, and meeting/supporting individual students.

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Job Duty	Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate in monitoring and coordinating the development of social media content, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, websites, and brochures to promote health and wellness programs.

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Job Duty	Assessment: Work with the Director to support program and community assessment efforts to ensure program effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

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Job Duty	Other Duties: Support the Director in performing other related duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) participation in departmental, divisional, and campus-wide meetings and committees.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	202401515P
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	05/15/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	03/26/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date	04/16/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter	In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’