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Location

New Brunswick, NJ | United States

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Position Summary:

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Health Education Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Health Promotion Division ( HPD ), the Health EducationSpecialist is a crucial member of the team in fulfilling HPD's mission: to make wellbeing easier. This individual is responsible for developing a comprehensive health promotion strategy and implementing environmental approaches to support student health and wellness on campus.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following.

• Specific areas of oversight include qualitative and quantitative assessment and evaluation, peer education, peer applied theatre, peer wellness coaching, evidence-informed interventions, informational services for outreach, and a socio-ecological approach to support campus/University policies and initiatives in order to cultivate a nourishing campus culture across all 10 dimensions of wellbeing (career, digital, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, multicultural, physical, social, and spiritual).
• Works collaboratively with other members/departments within the Health and Wellness Unit of the Division of Student Affairs, as well as with departments throughout the Newark campus and University to form collective goals and foster a health promoting environment. This person represents HPD throughout the Newark campus and surrounding community while participating in cross-collaborative teams promoting wellness, health equity, and working toward social justice. This individual must be able to respond to and advocate for diverse student needs, and build support, collaboration, and community.
• Supervises and mentors student office managers and student staff
• Supports the department's outreach, marketing, and communication

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires a Master's degree in a related field OR or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates applied knowledge in developing curriculum, implementing, and evaluating health education programs with adult learners.
• Also requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in health promotion, public health, wellness coaching, or a related field

City: Newark

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Mastery of Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Canva/Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Working knowledge of traditional office equipment (i.e. copier, scanner, printer, laminating machine, multi-line telephone, laptops, etc....)
• Familiarity with emerging social media trends and online teaching platforms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Fast-paced work environment

Posting Number: 24ST0090

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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