Health Promotion Specialist Curry Health Services

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Intradepartmental Staff Vacancy Announcement

Only employees* of Curry Health Center are eligible to apply.

*Temporary and Student Staff are eligible to apply.

Curry Health Services

invites applications for a

Health Promotion Specialist

This position will be responsible for coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a variety of prevention programs and activities on the campus. The primary focus of the position will be stress and resiliency, mental health and wellbeing, health lifestyle, substance misuse prevention. This position may supervise student employees. Candidate should have the ability to supervise, motivate, educate, and energize student employees.

Responsibilities include:

Assess student health needs through a variety of surveys, assessments and evaluation tools, and then effectively communicate the information to stakeholders within Curry and around the campus.

Prepare, implement and manage health and wellness programs using current theories and practices specific to the college population. Use current research to develop programs and services to address student health priorities

Evaluate and assess programs and services offered by Curry Health Center Wellness.

Assist Curry department directors with Evaluation projects.

Assist the Director of Wellness with the overall operations of the Wellness department. Including the training and supervision of the peer educators & student employees. Provide oversight of programming and outreach efforts.

Create strategic campus collaborations to foster a campus culture of well-being. Act as a resource for health education and health promotion information for students and staff.

Post Training Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working in a health promotion programs with students on a college campus

Skill in bringing diverse groups of campus partners and stakeholders to work toward a campus culture of wellbeing

Ability to move strategic action items forward with campus partners to accomplish common goals.

Utilize strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain strategic relationships across campus.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public health, health promotion, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of a Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Experience in developing strategic goals and measurable outcomes for health promotion programs and services.

Experience in data collection, analysis, application and assessment

Experience in grant writing.

Considerable knowledge about specific health issues including primary and secondary prevention.

Advanced computer skills with a variety of software applications.

Demonstrated communication skills that contribute to successful collaborations with relevant stakeholders.

Ability to create original educational materials and programs appropriate for diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. or MPH

CHES

Health Coaching experience

About Curry Health Center

, UM

, and Missoula

Curry Health Center is the primary health care provider for the students of the University of Montana. We fulfill our campus role of promoting student success by: Providing direct health care to students, enhancing personal health and development, supporting the campus community through education and public health activities and providing a variety of learning opportunities for students.

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Position Details

Position Title:

Data Research Analyst

Position Number:

NEW

Department:

Curry Health Center

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Academic Year (10 months) Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, possible evening and weekend hours.

Salary:

$21.395

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program for temporary position lasting more than six months.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu