HEALTH EDUCATOR #00076211

Student Well-Being

Student Well-Being provides counseling services, health promotion initiatives, and prevention programs to empower the S&T community to thrive and enhance personal, academic, and professional success.

The Health Educator will play a key role in supporting the health and well-being of both students and employees by facilitating mental well-being initiatives and promoting a positive campus culture. This position will provide organizational-level outreach, individual consultations, and support programs such as the Well-Being Ambassador Program and the Faculty/Staff Champions Program, with a special focus on underrepresented and underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and outreach sessions aimed at enhancing belonging, resilience, and emotional well-being across campus
• Support organization-level initiatives, including the Well-Being Ambassador Program and the Faculty/Staff Champions Program
• Provide support for the initiatives of the JED Health and Well-Being Committee
• Oversee the department's intern program
• Provide supervision to peer educators and guide student through the development of mental well-being campaigns
• Coordinate suicide prevention programs and initiatives
• Lead non-clinical support groups and workshops focused on topics such as resilience, positivity, and gratitude
• Provide one-on-one wellness consultations and solution-focused sessions for students and staff
• Collaborate with campus departments to promote overall well-being and strengthen organizational culture
• Utilize social-psychological theories to diagnose challenges and improve campus well-being initiatives
• Expand well-being services to underserved populations, including LGBTQ+, international, graduate, and BIPOC students
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Psychology, Social Work, Public or Community Health, Health Promotion, Human Services, or related field required OR the equivalent of two years of progressively responsible work experience in a similar position OR combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Experience in health education, wellness, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of psychological and social-psychological theories as they relate to well-being and organizational culture
• Ability to engage and support diverse populations

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.61-$22.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR I
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

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