Health Promotion Coordinator – Connection & Belonging
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 48000 - 51000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Were currently searching for a Health Promotion Coordinator to join our Hokie Wellness team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about student well-being please keep reading.
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Hokie Wellness team; a department centered on providing holistic well-being resources to the Virginia Tech community by focusing on a variety of health and well-being topics.
2) Youll be reporting to the Assistant Director of Health Education in a Regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) Youll be responsible for advancing student health and well-being through the implementation facilitation and supervision of evidence-informed theory-driven initiatives focused on connection and belonging
4) Youll oversee the daily operations of The Connection Project (TCP) as well as other programs and initiatives that enhance student connection and well-being.
5) Youll provide direct supervision to student facilitators and staff who support these initiatives.
6) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) Youll be offered a base compensation package between $48000 - $51000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.
3)THE TEAM: The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services education outreach and resources to employees and students. The department strives to educate and empower every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness in order to enjoy a long healthful and purpose-filled life.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in human development counseling psychology social work public health or a related field.
Experience with group facilitation/management skills and facilitating small groups of college students on mental health/connection topics.
Experience supervising and mentoring student staff with strong communication and leadership skills.
Experience working collaboratively with colleagues both departmentally and across campus to enhance programs supporting student connection and well-being.
Experience facilitating and promoting programs that foster belonging connection and well-being.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in human development counseling psychology social work public health or a related field.
Prior experience collecting and working with both quantitative and qualitative data/research methods.
Professional writing skills.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$48000 - $51000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some evenings/weekends as needed
Hours per week
40
Review Date
05/18/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Tanya Young at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
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Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more
