Assistant Director, Health Education and Promotion
- Employer
- Towson University
- Location
- Towson, MD
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This position develops strategic plan and priorities for Heath Education in collaboration with the Associate Director of Health Center. Plans, implements and evaluates evidence-based, best practice health promotion strategies, programs and activities to meet the needs of Towson University’s diverse student population. Uses an ecological, collaborative approach to health promotion as described in the ACHA ‘s Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education. Serves as the Health Center’s assessment representative, and incorporates evaluation and assessment methods, including student learning outcomes, into all programming activities. Works collaboratively with Health Center and Counseling Center staff, other Student Affairs staff, Title IX Office, and other campus departments and community agencies in the coordination, planning and implementation of programs and events. In coordination with the Office of Inclusion and Equity, ensure a robust series of programs and trainings on sexual misconduct and other Title IX topics, designed to meet the needs of the student community. Collaborates with other departments to assist in the administration and implementation of the NCHA survey. Analyzes and bench-marks data from these and other recognized sources to identify and prioritize health issues and allocate resources. Serves on and chairs various committees as assigned.
QualificationsMaster’s degree with three years related experience. Knowledge of current and emerging college health issues, standards and trends; ability to conduct needs assessments and health risk surveys in addition to analyzing/interpreting data to prioritize activities; use theories and models of health promotion and behavioral change, particularly as applies to young adults; experienced in the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based, cost-effective, best practice health promotion programs, proven organization skills; excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking; ability to work as a team member and supervisor.
Preferred Experience:
•Planning, implementing and assessment of health and wellness programs and activities.
•Marketing and design of promotional materials.
•Web page maintenance and social media/marketing.
•Working in College health.
A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.
Organization: Student Affairs Division
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: Oct 10, 2019
Organization
Towson University (TU; www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, and is Baltimore’s largest comprehensive university, and the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and nearly 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Towson University offers many cultural, educational and athletics programs and events that are open to the public ranging from concerts and lecturers to Division I college sports.
Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. The town of Towson, MD. has a population of approximately 52,000, with tree-lined streets, shops, restaurants, movies, bookstores, a county library branch, live music venues, and is in walking distance of the TU campus. Towson was established in 1750 and is the seat of Baltimore County government.
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