Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW)

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) is seeking an Assistant Director (Student Wellness Specialist - Supervisor) to provide creative, energetic, and strategic leadership for prevention and wellness initiatives, including alcohol and drug prevention and intervention services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the delivery of individual health promotion and education services for alcohol, cannabis, problem gambling, and nicotine cessation for all students.

• Collaborate with colleagues within Student Affairs (e.g., Residence Life, Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response, and Counseling and Psychological Services) to ensure high-quality services.

• Supervise four full-time staff who deliver health promotion and education services for alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine cessation for students.

• Recruit and train new staff.

• Assist with and provide leadership for research-based wellness and health promotion initiatives, including alcohol and drug-related initiatives.

• Oversee and provide leadership for the assessment/evaluation of drug and alcohol educational services.

• Coordinate and conduct alcohol education workshops for fraternities, sororities, student organizations, and academic classes.

• Assist with the implementation of Penn State Safe & Aware, an online educational module about alcohol and sexual misconduct.

• Serve on and actively participate in committees such as the HPW Leadership Team, the Coalition to Address Relationship and Sexual Violence, the Committee for Substance Awareness and Prevention, and other committees as requested.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Preferred Position Qualifications:

• Knowledgeof and experience implementing individual health promotion services.

• Familiarity with and knowledge of alcohol and substance use harm reduction strategies, such as the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students program.

• Experience supervising and training staff who deliver alcohol and drug interventions, including training staff to use motivational interviewing techniques.

• Knowledge of program/services assessment and evaluation.

Job Requirements:

• Ability tomaintain high standards for evidence-based practice set by relevant professional organizations.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to take initiative and have flexibility to adapt to shifting workload demands.

• Ability to work with a schedule that may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

• Ethical decision-making and the ability to be a flexible and collaborative team member.

• Ability to foster a positive climate among a group of staff and students.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree or higher in public health, counseling, psychology, higher education, or related field

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Health Promotion and Wellness is a department within the Division of Student Affairs that provides health promotion programs, services, and events for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The mission of HPW is to cultivate a community that supports student success, well-being, and the pursuit of lifelong health.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted via Workday. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and resume.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines