Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Jul 2024
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00437PO24 |
| Job Family | Community and Social Service |
| Job Function | Health Education |
| USC Market Title | Health Educator |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132499 |
| Job Level | P3 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Health Education Specialist |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support |
| Department | SAAS UHS Health Services |
| State Pay Band | 7 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $59,581 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $59,581-$74,477 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Health and Human Services |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | Health Education Specialist · Are you passionate about faculty and staff well-being and have experience in health education or promotion? · Do you enjoy building relationships with students, faculty and staff and collaborating across campus to create impactful programming, workshops and training? The Health Education Specialist for Employee Well-Being develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive programs, including challenges and presentations, to support overall faculty and staff well-being. Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Well-Being, the Health Education specialist is responsible for providing health screening and wellness coaching appointments to faculty and staff as well as overseeing the coordination of the Wellness Ambassador program. Day to day will look like… · Planning, implementation, communications and marketing of health education and promotion programs for faculty and staff · Health screenings and wellness coaching · Presentations and assessment of wellness programming · Management and growth of Wellness Ambassador initiative Perks · Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! · 15 paid vacation days · 15 paid sick days · 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday) · An engaging and collaborative environment. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in health promotion/education, public health, social work, or related field and a minimum of 3 years experience in employee well-being programming. Certified Wellness Coach or ability to become certified. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree is preferred. Training and/or experience in health education and promotion, grant writing experience, and experience in leading activities within a Healthy Campus Initiative preferred. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and theories affecting health and wellness. Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain positive public relations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Health Education: - Planning and implementation of comprehensive health education and promotion program to a diverse faculty/staff population on topics to cover the dimensions of wellness identified as Student Health and Well-Being unit priorities. - Facilitate worksite health screening and wellness coaching appointments for faculty and staff and assist with reporting metrics for services - Develop, coordinate, and evaluate overall well-being presentations for faculty and staff on campus - Conduct evaluation of effectiveness of programming using outcomes-based assessments. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Coalition Building: - Assist with management and growth of the Wellness Ambassadors initiative. - Partner with colleagues across the unit, division, and university to maintain all dimensions of well-being are represented in a variety of programming across campus. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Communications: - Assist with the marketing and promotion of employee well-being programs and services through the creation of monthly newsletters to faculty/staff and Wellness Ambassadors as well as other printed promotional materials |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Advise Student Workers: - Provide supervision to a graduate assistant to assist with development, implementation and evaluation of employee well-being programs. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Stakeholder Collaboration: - Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university administrators, faculty, and community partners. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Other duties as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | Yes |
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| Hazardous weather category | Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | 07/08/2024 |
| Job Open Date | 06/06/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 07/12/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 12, 2024. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169386 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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