Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req16767 Position Title: Coordinator Health Education Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS8587 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Department of Wellness Location Address: 1514 W Hall of Fame Ave, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA Hiring Supervisor: Dr. Kari Pratt Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 41,000.00 - 55,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: M-F 8a-5p; occasional nights/weekends Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

Lead all aspects of the peer health education programs. Will be the primary assessor of student issues and concerns and incorporate outcomes into future programming. Responsible for coordinating health education programs and awareness events, and for serving as a resource for health information for the greater university, City of Stillwater, and State of Oklahoma. This will include interviews with campus media, leading or chairing university committees and task forces and other activities as directed. May include presentations and lectures in support of the academic mission of the University.

Communicate departmental policies and expectations within the Health Education department. Lead the collaborative and coordinated efforts between campus departments and community organizations as needed for special events, programs, research, and engagement projects. Utilize specialized certifications, such as Mental Health First Aid, to lead mental health trainings for students, faculty, and staff.

Primary supervisor of all Graduate Students and student staff, as well as the day-to-day operations of Health Education department programs and events. Handle employee performance issues.

Responsible for all goals set each year including but not limited to budgets, policy and procedure development, and programming numbers. Developer and manager of the health education programming annual budget.

Responsibilities require working some evenings or weekends in order to accomplish departmental goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please provide cover letter, resume and 3 references. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health, or related field/

One year of related experience.

Mental Health First Aid instructor certification must be obtained within three months of hire. Cost of certification will be covered by the department.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with little supervision. Able to discuss sensitive topics with students using professional discretion and in a non-threatening atmosphere. Must utilize good judgment and exercise independent thought processes in all job duties, and in the supervision of student staff and graduate assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health or related field.

Three years work related experience in a supervisory capacity.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

 

Apply Now