Well-being Generalist for Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 014433
Functional Title Well-being Generalist for Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Student Health Services (SHS) provides primary and mental health care for UNC Greensboro
students. As a health organization operating within an academic institution, we are committed
to the support of the educational, research, and service missions of the University.
Our mission is to provide collaborative health care designed to empower students to develop lifelong skills that enhance their physical, psychological, and wellness status in an inclusive and affirming environment and promote student success and retention.
Student Health Services:
  • Provides student-centered, medical, counseling, and wellness services that are affordable and accessible
  • Utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to wellness and healthcare
  • Provides an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of diversity
  • Promotes professional excellence, responsiveness, and ethical practice
  • Committed to the support of the educational, research, and service missions of the University
Position Summary
The Well-being Specialist for Health Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention is responsible for promoting and providing services and programming around the eight dimensions of wellness, designed to challenge and support students’ personal growth, academic success, and well-being. Services and programming will be focused on the promotion of well-being, as well as prevention, early intervention, bystander intervention, and recovery for concerns such as interpersonal violence, suicide prevention and mental health, sexual health, alcohol, and other drugs. The well-being specialist will ensure that programming and services are fully engaged in, compliant with, and leading national best practices and other industry standards related to the field. The Well-being Specialist will conduct appropriate assessments to identify and better understand the attitudes, habits, and environmental risk factors within the community. Research and maintain current web-based and text resources. Serve on university-wide and/or departmental committees as appropriate. Engage in long-term strategic planning within the DSA for this functional area. Supervise interns or graduate assistants in the areas of wellness. Collaborate with the Associate Director to complete annual reports and other assessment needs. Collaborate and work in an integrated manner with all other wellness and well-being areas on campus to provide seamless programming and services through the intersection of topics such as mental health, alcohol, drugs, interpersonal violence, and integrated wellness.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Public Health Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a similar degree.
  • 1-3 years experience in well-being, health promotion, prevention, education, and/or early intervention work.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in and a commitment to multicultural competence and experience working with individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and/or underserved populations.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of the intersectionality of identity and well-being.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in delivering well-being programming and services.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.
  • Ability to work effectively with young adults.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Existing Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), OR open to earning CHES credential upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in the area of education regarding suicide prevention, mental health, sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or interpersonal violence.
  • Clinical experience or background in the area of suicide prevention, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or interpersonal violence.
  • Experience in college/university settings in the areas of Health Promotion, Prevention, and Early Intervention.
  • Experience with and knowledge about issues relevant to well-being prevention, education, and early intervention with the college student population.
  • Certified Health Education Specialist Credential (CHES).
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $53,012 - $55,160
Org #-Department Student Health Services - 44604
Job Open Date 03/01/2024
For Best Consideration Date 03/15/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

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