Indiana University
Associate Director (Health and Wellness Leader), Health Promotion
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)
Department Information
Indiana University Bloomington is a leading public research university and the flagship campus of IU, serving over 47,000 students. With a lively campus atmosphere, IU offers more than 750 student organizations, a thriving arts scene, and Big Ten athletics. As an employer, IU values a supportive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a strong sense of community, all centered around enhancing the student experience.
The Indiana University Student Health Center is a comprehensive on-campus facility dedicated to supporting student well-being. It offers a full-service medical clinic, counseling and psychological services (CAPS), wellness programs, and a pharmacy, all tailored to meet the unique needs of IU Bloomington students. With a focus on student-centered care, the Health Center strives to enhance the student experience and promote success through accessible, high-quality services.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities Reports to the Health Promotion Director, the Associate Director, Health Promotion is responsible for supporting a culture of holistic well-being. Provides supervision to a multi-disciplinary team and acts as a critical collaborator with campus and community stakeholders. Ensures that departmental programmatic offerings and substance use services are curated to address the campus strategic plan and the unique needs of IU Bloomington students. Plays a critical role in ensuring students are supported holistically by enabling lifelong wellbeing, academic success, and personal development. In collaboration with department director and Health Promotion staff, develop, implement, and evaluate key performance indicators, ensuring that they adequately address the campus and divisional strategic plans. Develops and maintains an outcomes-based health promotion strategy, which incorporates programs, services, and initiatives and emphasizes student learning outcomes. Leads the implementation and reporting of campus-wide health and well-being assessments, including making data informed recommendations to support improvement of population-level health outcomes. Provides programmatic oversight of Wellness rooms initiative, including maintenance and expansion of sites. Takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services based on campus needs and priorities. Implements continuous evaluation of health promotion initiatives to measure impact, improve effectiveness, and align with national best practices. Supports and enhances communication for Health Promotion initiatives, including website content, digital signage, social media, and student feedback efforts Recruits and supervises professional staff, including supporting the develop and monitoring of professional goals, and evaluating staff performance. Ensures compliance with relevant policies, laws, and regulations related to health promotion programmatic and training offerings. Manages programming resources and budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and alignment with strategic priorities and student needs. Seeks and secures funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships Serves as a member of the Health Promotion leadership team, providing guidance and leadership to departmental staff as needed. Acts as departmental lead in the absence of the Health Promotion Director. Develops and manages critical partnerships with campus partners, external stakeholders, and community partners to support a comprehensive approach toward student well-being. Serves on Office of Student Life and university-wide long-term and ad hoc committees. Collaborates with student organizations, faculty, and staff on health education or health promotion to develop short and long-range programming that align with the mission and vision of the department. Acts as a subject matter expert in assisting non-departmental units with developing health promotion related activities and strategies. Leads or participates in special projects, committees, and task forces related to student wellbeing, public health, or other university initiatives. General Responsibilities
Manages all health and wellness related health programs, including supervision of Health and Wellness educators and program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Works closely with the director to establish Health and Wellness strategies and ensure adherence to best practice on initiatives meeting university-wide goals and objectives. Develops and delivers tailored education programs to raise knowledge of health and wellness behaviors. Plans, organizes and manages the work of staff initiating personnel actions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluating, performance management and corrective action. Collaborates with other units and departments to ensure alignment on Health and Wellness initiatives and development and coordination of special projects. Acts as a resource for other health professionals and drives to provide quality, cost-effective, and caring services. Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in public health or related field) Preferred
Master's degree (preferably in public health or related field) WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years experience in health, wellness, nutrition, or related field Preferred
5 years of progressive responsibility in health promotion, health education, or a related field 2 years of experience in higher education 4 years of management experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Excellent organizational skills Excellent collaboration and team building skills Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback Instills commitment to organizational goals Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills Effective conflict management skills Builds and manages effective teams Preferred
Program development, implementation, and evaluation Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Experience managing departmental or team budgets Experience in grant writing Experience conducting assessments and using data to inform program planning Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate public health or health promotion activities on a variety of key health issues based on needs assessment results Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
Bloomington is not just a place to work, it is a place to live, thrive, and enjoy life. To learn more about what makes this town so special, click here.
Work Location
This in-person position
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$75,000-$80,000 annually based upon education and experience.
Work Hours
Standard business hours with flexibility based on programmatic needs
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Health & Wellness Services
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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Department Information
Indiana University Bloomington is a leading public research university and the flagship campus of IU, serving over 47,000 students. With a lively campus atmosphere, IU offers more than 750 student organizations, a thriving arts scene, and Big Ten athletics. As an employer, IU values a supportive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a strong sense of community, all centered around enhancing the student experience.
The Indiana University Student Health Center is a comprehensive on-campus facility dedicated to supporting student well-being. It offers a full-service medical clinic, counseling and psychological services (CAPS), wellness programs, and a pharmacy, all tailored to meet the unique needs of IU Bloomington students. With a focus on student-centered care, the Health Center strives to enhance the student experience and promote success through accessible, high-quality services.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities Reports to the Health Promotion Director, the Associate Director, Health Promotion is responsible for supporting a culture of holistic well-being. Provides supervision to a multi-disciplinary team and acts as a critical collaborator with campus and community stakeholders. Ensures that departmental programmatic offerings and substance use services are curated to address the campus strategic plan and the unique needs of IU Bloomington students. Plays a critical role in ensuring students are supported holistically by enabling lifelong wellbeing, academic success, and personal development. In collaboration with department director and Health Promotion staff, develop, implement, and evaluate key performance indicators, ensuring that they adequately address the campus and divisional strategic plans. Develops and maintains an outcomes-based health promotion strategy, which incorporates programs, services, and initiatives and emphasizes student learning outcomes. Leads the implementation and reporting of campus-wide health and well-being assessments, including making data informed recommendations to support improvement of population-level health outcomes. Provides programmatic oversight of Wellness rooms initiative, including maintenance and expansion of sites. Takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services based on campus needs and priorities. Implements continuous evaluation of health promotion initiatives to measure impact, improve effectiveness, and align with national best practices. Supports and enhances communication for Health Promotion initiatives, including website content, digital signage, social media, and student feedback efforts Recruits and supervises professional staff, including supporting the develop and monitoring of professional goals, and evaluating staff performance. Ensures compliance with relevant policies, laws, and regulations related to health promotion programmatic and training offerings. Manages programming resources and budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and alignment with strategic priorities and student needs. Seeks and secures funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships Serves as a member of the Health Promotion leadership team, providing guidance and leadership to departmental staff as needed. Acts as departmental lead in the absence of the Health Promotion Director. Develops and manages critical partnerships with campus partners, external stakeholders, and community partners to support a comprehensive approach toward student well-being. Serves on Office of Student Life and university-wide long-term and ad hoc committees. Collaborates with student organizations, faculty, and staff on health education or health promotion to develop short and long-range programming that align with the mission and vision of the department. Acts as a subject matter expert in assisting non-departmental units with developing health promotion related activities and strategies. Leads or participates in special projects, committees, and task forces related to student wellbeing, public health, or other university initiatives. General Responsibilities
Manages all health and wellness related health programs, including supervision of Health and Wellness educators and program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Works closely with the director to establish Health and Wellness strategies and ensure adherence to best practice on initiatives meeting university-wide goals and objectives. Develops and delivers tailored education programs to raise knowledge of health and wellness behaviors. Plans, organizes and manages the work of staff initiating personnel actions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluating, performance management and corrective action. Collaborates with other units and departments to ensure alignment on Health and Wellness initiatives and development and coordination of special projects. Acts as a resource for other health professionals and drives to provide quality, cost-effective, and caring services. Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in public health or related field) Preferred
Master's degree (preferably in public health or related field) WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years experience in health, wellness, nutrition, or related field Preferred
5 years of progressive responsibility in health promotion, health education, or a related field 2 years of experience in higher education 4 years of management experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills Maintains a high degree of professionalism Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates a high commitment to quality Excellent organizational skills Excellent collaboration and team building skills Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback Instills commitment to organizational goals Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills Effective conflict management skills Builds and manages effective teams Preferred
Program development, implementation, and evaluation Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Experience managing departmental or team budgets Experience in grant writing Experience conducting assessments and using data to inform program planning Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate public health or health promotion activities on a variety of key health issues based on needs assessment results Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
Bloomington is not just a place to work, it is a place to live, thrive, and enjoy life. To learn more about what makes this town so special, click here.
Work Location
This in-person position
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$75,000-$80,000 annually based upon education and experience.
Work Hours
Standard business hours with flexibility based on programmatic needs
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Health & Wellness Services
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234
Apply for Job
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