Associate Director, Health Promotion >>>

Tulane University      Office of Human Resources

Description for Job:   IRC29254
Associate Director, Health Promotion
Student Health Center
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Summary

The Associate Director of HealthPromotion is part of the Tulane University Campus Health team of committedprofessionals dedicated to supporting and promoting student health andwellbeing as a core institutional value through a multidisciplinary,comprehensive approach. The Associate Director of Health Promotion resideswithin the Well for Health Promotion, and reports to the Director of PublicHealth Initiatives and Assessment. The individual in this position isresponsible for the management of the development, implementation, andevaluation of comprehensive health promotion initiatives on a variety oftopics. The Associate Director oversees the management of initiatives thatinclude, but are not limited to BASICS, knowledge and skills acquisitionworkshops, community engagement, social marketing and communication, recovery,and a variety of other evidence informed interventions.

The Associate Director of HealthPromotion supervises a Health Promotion Specialist, the Recovery CommunityManager and oversees the Tulane University Peer Health Educators. Theindividual in this position co-chairs the Campus Health Alcohol and Other DrugCommittee and sits on a variety of campus-wide committees. The AssociateDirector of Health Promotion also assists the Director with a variety of tasksincluding budgeting, hiring and onboarding, and staff training and supervision.The Associate Director manages The Well for Health Promotion when the Directoris not available.

Located in the unique and iconic cityof New Orleans, Tulane is a highly regarded and selective independent researchuniversity, a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities(AAU), and offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in theliberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, socialwork, medicine, and public health. Tulane University Campus Health is fullyaccredited 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 andemerging college health issues, environmental management/prevention strategies,health behavior change theories and ecological framework, and evidence‐basedpractice.
• Oral and written communication skillsthat can contribute to effective collaboration with students, faculty, andstaff.
• Ability to stay current on developmentsin the field of public health, health promotion, peer health education, andcollege health.
• High level of organizational skillsand proven record of delivering quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to strategically andcreatively manage a wide range of projects, and to work quickly and effectivelyon deadline projects.
• Ability to work successfully with adiverse community and provide services from a non‐judgmental perspective.
• Ability to ensure compliance withregulation and legal requirements.
• Skills in providing excellent healtheducation and customer service including maintaining confidentiality and beingreliably available to students.
• Excellent computer skills; proficientin 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 healthpromotion/public health setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a collegehealth setting
• CHES or CPH Certified
• Experience advising a peer healtheducation group

Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26. 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
 
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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 .
 
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