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East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Coordinator of Wellness Education and Prevention! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.  
  
As the Coordinator of Wellness Education and Prevention, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable designing, implementing, and assessing a comprehensive array of health promotion programs. You will be an active member of the Wellness Education & Prevention team and will work closely with the Director to deliver effective programming to progress towards achieving American College Health Association healthy campus goals.  You will thrive in this role if you like combining your public health background and working experience in health education all while optimizing current health programs to meet the needs of the ESU campus community. To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills, proven time management, and possess previous experience working with wellness education programs.   
  
Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You may have to flex your schedule from time to time to works nights and or weekends for events based on the needs of the business to be a true Coordinator of Wellness Education and Prevention. There is up to 5% travel for this role. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.  

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)

• Design, implement and assess a comprehensive array of health promotion programs that address critical health issues affecting college-aged students.
  
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate the department’s student workers, such as Graduate Assistant, Intern(s), Peer Health Educators and Volunteers. 
  
• Research, develop, promote, implement, and evaluate outreach programs, workshops, and health promotion activities for targeted populations.
  
• Assist the Director in the management of the department’s fiscal resources and prepare routine budget requests on an annual basis. Identify and secure alternate funding to support departmental programming and service priorities through grants and partnerships. 
  
• Collect and analyze student health data through routine administration of surveys to establish baseline information.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate impact of social norms and other health promotions messaging.
  
• Assist the Director with the development of university policies and procedures related to health and wellness. 
  
• Provide leadership for the Campus Community Coalition, its committees and the University Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Task Force. 
  
  

What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in public health, health education, or related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in health, health education, or related field, plus professional work experience in these fields may also be considered.
  
• 2+ years of professional work experience in health education and/or AToD prevention education is required. Experience working with college students in a higher education environment is strongly preferred.
  
• CTTS (Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist), BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) and CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students) Trainer certification preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of web-based applications and databases; hands-on experience creating graphs, tables, dynamic presentations.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Skilled in proofreading and editing complex documents with attention to detail and accuracy; exhibit excellent communications skills including the ability to write comprehensive correspondence reports.
  
• Ability to speak in public at a comfortable level and engage with the public on wellness topics.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.

What We Offer

Please apply using the link below: 

https://ESU.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=esu&id=7906&source=APHA

• Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
• Salary range: $54,435 annually
• Living by the Warrior Code:
  • Accountable for One's Actions
  • Committed to Self-Growth
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

And yes, legal made us spell this out…
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm

About East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to professional markets, careers, and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

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