Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Job no: 495398
Work type: Part Time
Location: Swarthmore
Categories: Staff, Hourly (Non-Exempt), On Campus
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation's finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.
Who We Are:
Swarthmore College's Student Health and Wellness Center houses a collaborative team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a dietitian, an alcohol and other drug counselor, a health educator, and a therapy dog. The Health and Wellness team supports the needs of a diverse student body, approximately 1,600 undergraduate students, by providing individualized holistic care and campus-wide education. The multidisciplinary team of Swarthmore College health leaders is committed to creating a compassionate environment with a vision of empowering students to be engaged in their continuum of lifelong health and well-being.
The wellness education program includes campus-wide events and activities that help build the skills necessary for healthy living through the promotion of physical, intellectual, emotional, sexual, occupational, financial, and spiritual wellness. Be Well at Swarthmore, our institution-specific model of holistic well-being, recognizes wellness as a lifelong and multi-dimensional process that is personal and cultural - there is no "one size fits all" approach to being well. Through programming that supports the development of the eight interrelated domains of well-being, previously mentioned, Be Well offers a positive and affirming perspective on wellness that recognizes our strengths and encourages community members to invest in their collective resources.
The opportunity:
Position Summary
The Wellness Initiative Coordinator is a part-time, non-exempt, non-benefits eligible, 10-month position. The expected schedule is working August through May, at 14 hours per week. This position will assist with the coordination and implementation of Swarthmore College's health promotion and education programs. This position will introduce campus partners to the college's Be Well initiative and further shift the culture of holistic well-being at Swarthmore College. This position will coordinate campus events and promote the connection between departmental programs and Be Well. As a member of the collaborative Student Health and Wellness team, and more specifically, the wellness education team, this position will also support educational programming to the college-aged population in areas encompassed by the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. The educational focus areas will be driven by thoughtful strategy and regular assessment and analysis reports.
Primary Responsibilities
Who you are:
What you bring:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What You Will Get:
You'll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role! For full consideration, submit applications with pay expectations, including a resume and cover letter, by June 7, 2024.
Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Advertised: May 15 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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