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Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being

swarthmore26 open roles

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$120,000 – $135,000 a year
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Swarthmore College
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The posting

Position Title:

Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being

Work Type:

Full time

Location:

Swarthmore College

Approved Location Type:

On Campus

Department:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Who We Are:

The Office of Health Promotion and Well-Being is being created to provide strategic leadership, programming, and proactive education to uplift the holistic wellness needs of the Swarthmore College campus community. Operating within a public health framework, the department is responsible for developing strategic initiatives, establishing wellness priorities and policies, and overseeing dedicated budgets and resources. Its work encompasses health promotion, alcohol and drug education/assessment, and student peer education programs, including the Swarthmore Coalition on Well-Being, the Be Well initiative, and the SWELL peer educator team. The office will comprise a collaborative team including the Director, the Associate Director of Health Promotion & Wellness Initiatives, the Associate Director of Wellness Assessment, Compliance & AOD Counselor, the Wellness Initiative Coordinator, and SWELL student peer educators.

The Opportunity:

The Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Director of Health Promotion and Well-Being to provide overall leadership and management of Swarthmore College’s well-being promotion and education team, including establishing the department's goals, initiatives, priorities, policies, and strategic plan. Working in a public health framework, the Director of Health Promotion and Well-being ensures the holistic wellness needs of the campus community are uplifted. The director oversees the administration of the department budget, direction/coordination of department programs and services, and development of collaborative partnerships with the campus and greater Swarthmore community. The director helps lead the proactive education and holistic wellness support of students and the community at large. This position is an in-person, on campus role.

Essential Responsibilities:

● Provide vision, leadership, management, and oversight for the department. Develop a well-being strategic plan for the College and direct the establishment, implementation, and enforcement of department priorities, policies, practices, and guidelines.

● Serve as a member of the VPSA’s divisional leadership team, cultivating and fostering staff engagement, maintaining knowledge of divisional issues, and collaborating across the division.

● Oversee the responsibilities of the entire wellness promotion and education team, including the Associate Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives, Associate Director of Wellness Assessment, Compliance and AOD Counselor, SWELL peer educators, and Wellness Initiative Coordinator.

● Develop annual department revenue and expenditure budgets, monitor budgets, and make appropriate adjustments as needed.

● Evaluate and ensure department effectiveness and efficiency through ongoing assessment efforts to examine the impact of decisions, goals, priorities, programs, services, and processes.

● Establish and maintain strong working relationships and collaborations with internal and external constituencies, campus, and divisional partners to achieve the department's mission.

● Provide oversight and management for division committees, initiatives, and student peer educators, including the Swarthmore Coalition on Well-Being, the Be Well initiative, and the SWELL student educator team, and represent the college in appropriate state, regional, and national professional organizations.

● Assist with and provide leadership for research-based wellness and health promotion initiatives, including alcohol and drug-related initiatives and the assessment/evaluation of drug and alcohol educational services.

● Monitor current trends in health and wellness to determine potential application or impact to the department and campus community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the following roles (as reflected in the organizational chart):

● Associate Director, Health Promotion & Wellness Initiatives

● Associate Director, Wellness Assessment, Compliance & AOD Counselor

● Wellness Initiatives Coordinator

● SWELL Student - Peer Educators

Who you are:

● Knowledge and skills in health promotion, prevention, and social change models/principles.

● Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

● Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all campus constituents (students, faculty, administration, staff, families, and alumni).

● Demonstrated ability to positively and effectively lead and facilitate campus and community partnerships.

● Demonstrated presentation skills (oral and written).

● Ability to maintain a balanced budget.

● Ability to develop strategic plans and implement assessment strategies and reports.

● Demonstrated ability to coordinate and implement campus/community processes or programs.

● Specialized knowledge of working with health promotion in a college setting.

What you bring:

Required Qualifications

● Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Behavior Sciences, or a related field.

● 5 years of post-graduate experience in health education, health promotion, health and wellness, public health, or a closely related field.

● 3 years of experience working in a supervisory and/or management position.

● Experience working in higher education.

What You Will Get:

You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.

The market range for this position is $120,000-$135,000 per year, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience and education of the final selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

PA Criminal Clearance Required

Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all staff positions prior to the start of employment.

Education Verification Required by Position

An education verification is required for this position because a college degree is a required qualification for this position.

Applications received are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. An optional cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position is preferred. If you have experience that meets any of the preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the preferred qualification(s).

Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

Swarthmore Benefits and Programs

Retirement Plans

Tuition Grant Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (Staff)

Holiday Schedule

Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.

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