Health Promotion Educator

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The Health Promotion Educator improves well-being of the campus community by designing implementing and evaluating health education programs aimed at improving the well-being of students by addressing prevalent campus health issues like alcohol and drug use sexual health mental health nutrition and physical activity often through outreach initiatives workshops and educational campaigns while collaborating with student organizations and campus health services to promote positive health behaviors across the student body. As part of the Dean of Students Office this candidate will provide an environment that supports wellness behaviors promotes healthy lifestyle choices and provides health education that is consistent with the mission and goals of higher education. The Health Promotion Educator reports to the Nurse Manager of Student Health Services and collaborates frequently with the Campus Victim Advocate from Turningpoint Title IX Coordinator Counseling Services and other departments across campus.

The ideal candidate will be able to educate students faculty and staff by developing and delivering training and programming in a variety of environments (in person remote etc.) and to a variety of audiences (athletics student orgs Greek Life club sports resident assistants student employees faculty and staff) around violence prevention alcohol awareness and other topics such as sexual health social and emotional health stress alleviation nutrition and healthy eating anxiety and depression and suicide awareness and prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Violence Prevention Training & Programming

• Plan prepare and deliver training and programming on sexual/interpersonal violence public awareness and prevention campaigns and education efforts but utilizing common language including definitions of types of sexual and relationship violence and consent including positive concepts of healthy relationships bystander intervention and inclusion of populations that often have been marginalized. Evaluate program effectiveness. Presenting to sports teams is a major component of this point and includes content pertaining to hazing required by the NCAA.

• Provide regular updates around training and programming efforts to Title IX Coordinator Deputy Title IX Coordinators campus Title IX Committee and others as necessary.

• When requested provide students and staff with general information about reporting options and advocacy services. This position does not regularly provide direct or individual advocacy to students but works with others to ensure confidential and timely referrals to the Campus Victim Advocate for these services. This position is considered a confidential employee. Confidential employees are only required to report the occurrence of the sexual assault/sexual violence to the Title IX Coordinator not specific identifying information and submit statistical reports without identifying the victim.

• Enhance awareness and education for the campus community regarding when and how to intervene with a person in need or bystander intervention/Step particular focus on this with sexual violence efforts.

Alcohol Tobacco Other Drug (ATOD) Education Training & Programming

• Coordinate plan prepare and deliver training and programming on ATOD education public awareness campaigns and education efforts.

• Educate students faculty and staff by developing and delivering training and programming in a variety of environments (In person remote etc.) and to a variety of audiences (athletics student orgs Greek Life club sports resident assistants student employees faculty and staff).

• Apply for monies such as the SPARK grant.

Student Health/Wellness Sponsored Outreach Activities

• Leads plans and coordinates Student Health/Wellness sponsored health education outreach activities including frequent collaboration with staff in various campus departments and the River Falls community on topics such as sexual health social and emotional health stress alleviation nutrition and healthy eating physical activity healthy sleep anxiety and depression and suicide awareness and prevention.

• Keep up-to-date and informed on current issues pertinent in college health and work collaboratively to assure up-to-date accurate pertinent health-related information and education.

• Marketing plan that consists of events social media poster stands UC tables posters in Res Halls table tents access TV and yard signs covering multiple health topics such as alcohol and other drugs healthy eating and food insecurity sleep depression and anxiety sexual health etc.

Researches writes and manages grants as needed to support campus-wide health and wellness educational outreach activities policies programming.

Organize lead and serve on campus and community task forces committees that are connected to violence prevention ATOD education health policies various health related topics etc.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation training and capacity-building resources for stakeholders to advance a health-promoting setting with respect to policies learning and working environments physical spaces services and support student development and/or opportunities for social connectedness

• Gathers and evaluates population-level health data and engages with stakeholders to discern needs and interests and build capacity for population-level health improvement

• Applies evidence-based theories frameworks and assessments according to current health research and practice

• Develops implements organizes and evaluates population-health initiatives based on sound data theory and evidence

Required Qualifications:

• One year of professional or educational experience with issues surrounding college student health health promotion and education community health public health or related field.

• Experience developing prevention professional development education or training programs.

• Willingness to develop and deliver training and programming for a variety of audiences including students faculty staff and community members via a variety of platforms (in person virtual/remote electronic).

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication and enthusiastic presentation skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills and willingness to take initiative and ownership of training and prevention work.

• Strong understanding of health behavior theory and change strategies.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Familiarity with current trends in college student health issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in public health health promotion or education community health public health or related field.

• Two years of professional or educational experience with issues surrounding college student health health promotion and education community health public health or related field.

• Knowledge of Title IX Clery Act/Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Campus SaVE Act and Wisconsin State Statues as they pertain to victim rights and prevention education efforts.

• Experience working collaboratively with external and internal partners.

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification

Education:

• Bachelors Degree is required.

• Masters degree in public health health promotion or education community health public health or related field is preferred.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration applicants should submit all required materials on or before August 23 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits go to:
Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources at .

Contact Information:

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Michelle Klechefski

Search Chair

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