Health Educator
Health Educator
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23-05-2025
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Job Description
75%
Program Development
10%
Provide CPR instruction to students faculty and staff as requested.
5%
Attend professional development opportunities such as seminars workshops and conferences on healthcare topics to acquire knowledge to develop and/or improve health education programs and services.
5%
Participate on various committees within the university and local community as appropriate.
5%
Other duties as applicable.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
MF 8 am5 pm some nights & weekends
Contact Information to Applicants
Jenny McKee
Position Overview
The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU student wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing academic and professional success.
This health education position is to assume responsibility for creating implementing and assessing universitywide wellness programs specific to nutrition and food security. Other topic areas may include but are not limited to: alcohol tobacco and other drugs sexual health and healthy relationships and mental health and selfmanagement. The goal is to support healthy lifestyles by promoting protective behaviors and reducing highrisk behaviors and/or negative consequences.
The incumbent in this position will see hear and possibly have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and university policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.
HERO utilizes computer technology in all aspects of its operations. The incumbent must become familiar with and be able to use the appropriate computer hardware and software programs associated with this position.
The incumbent must become familiar with and adhere to the Watkins Health Center Customer Experience Plan to ensure appropriate interaction and positive outcomes with both internal and external customers.
HERO is a unit within Student Affairs.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Friday May 30th 2025. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Position Requirements
Some nights and weekends
Program Development
- Create implement and assess universitywide programs and services specific to nutrition and food security.
- Research health topics for current issues best practices trends etc.; design curriculum and any other related materials; and develop presentations for university students staff and faculty
- Establish and build connections in various ways with students and campus partners to inform and provide support and resources available.
- Provide inperson and virtual health coaching sessions.
- Participate in campuswide programming efforts.
- Consult with marketing staff members to develop content to promote programs and services utilizing various marketing tactics.
- Utilize various assessments to determine the effectiveness of the programs and services.
- Present feedback on all activities on a routine basis to Associate Director.
10%
Provide CPR instruction to students faculty and staff as requested.
5%
Attend professional development opportunities such as seminars workshops and conferences on healthcare topics to acquire knowledge to develop and/or improve health education programs and services.
5%
Participate on various committees within the university and local community as appropriate.
5%
Other duties as applicable.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
MF 8 am5 pm some nights & weekends
Contact Information to Applicants
Jenny McKee
- Bachelors degree in Health Education Public Health Behavioral Health or related field PLUS *3 years of related experience.
- Two (2) years minimum must be professional experience and One (1) year can be internship practicum or fieldwork.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in program development.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in data collection and assessment
- Masters degree in Health Education Public Health Behavioral Health or related field of study.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.
- Experience working with college student populations and knowledge of current healthrelated issues and trends among college students.
- Experience working with a variety of health topics as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with public speaking as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU student wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing academic and professional success.
This health education position is to assume responsibility for creating implementing and assessing universitywide wellness programs specific to nutrition and food security. Other topic areas may include but are not limited to: alcohol tobacco and other drugs sexual health and healthy relationships and mental health and selfmanagement. The goal is to support healthy lifestyles by promoting protective behaviors and reducing highrisk behaviors and/or negative consequences.
The incumbent in this position will see hear and possibly have access to confidential information that must be handled in accordance with all relevant state and federal laws and university policies and procedures regarding its use and disclosure.
HERO utilizes computer technology in all aspects of its operations. The incumbent must become familiar with and be able to use the appropriate computer hardware and software programs associated with this position.
The incumbent must become familiar with and adhere to the Watkins Health Center Customer Experience Plan to ensure appropriate interaction and positive outcomes with both internal and external customers.
HERO is a unit within Student Affairs.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Friday May 30th 2025. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Position Requirements
Some nights and weekends
Employment Type
Full Time
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