Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Director, Health Outreach, Promotion & Education |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Other |
| Department |
Rutgers Health Services |
| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director, Health Outreach, Promotion & Education for Rutgers Health Services. This position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for the Division of Student Affairs-Health & Wellness.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy to cultivate a culture of wellbeing for the Division of Student Affairs and the Rutgers University- New Brunswick community.
- Assesses health and wellbeing needs and assets.
- Guides the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions.
- Evaluates progress toward established student learning outcomes.
- Leads Health Outreach, Promotion and Education, a unit within Rutgers Student Health.
- Provides outreach, education, and training in the key areas of collegiate student wellness including sexual and reproductive health, alcohol and other drug use prevention, mental health, suicide prevention, nutrition, and over-all wellbeing.
- Leads a team of five professional staff and 75+ student peers.
- Participates in the development and dissemination of information regarding health, wellbeing, services, and support to students, staff, faculty, parents, alumni and the larger community.
- Respond tos, and advocates for, diverse student needs and builds a network of support and collaboration throughout the University and the larger community.
- Assists in the creation and implementation of data-driven wellbeing action strategies, learning outcomes and over-arching goals for Rutgers Student Health and the Division of Student Affairs.
- Plays an active leadership role in university-wide committees and initiatives including the Division of Student Affairs Health & Wellness Committee, Scarlet Well, and temporary committees such as JED Campus Team and University-wide JED Team, and others as needed.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
08 |
| Position Salary |
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| Annual Minimum Salary |
104995.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
132896.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
160796.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
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| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
MPH or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.- Ten (10) years of experience with increasing supervisory and leadership responsibilities.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Hgher-level planning, evaluation, and strategic planning skills as they relate to large, widespread health education and public health initiatives.
- Extensive content area knowledge related to public health, health education, overall wellness, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and alcohol and other drugs.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Skills in data collection and analysis (competence with SPSS or other statistical data analysis software).
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| Equipment Utilized |
- Office Suite.
- Publisher.
SPSS (or similar).- Social media platforms.
- Computer literacy.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Must be able to work in an environment with multiple interruptions.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Excellent time management skills to balance multiple meetings and workload.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
24ST2671 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/14/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Nov 14, 2024