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Health Education Coordinator
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Position Number: 5116101
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Health - Health Education & Promotion

Health Education Coordinator

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

This recruitment will close to further applications at midnight on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Health Education Coordinator

The Health Education Coordinator will engage in health education, promotion, and programming on topics such as sexual assault prevention, STD prevention, hazing prevention, mental health promotion, alcohol, healthy relationships, stress management techniques, and more. The position will utilize research-based approaches and strategies to facilitate behavior change among the student population. Additionally, the Health Education Coordinator will supervise and coordinate peer health advisors, student employees, and volunteers.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field.
Minimum of one year of work experience in health education, wellness promotion, public health, or in a prevention specialist capacity.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Proficiency in public speaking, including delivering presentations to small and large groups.
Experience working in a college or university setting.
Previous involvement in peer education, leadership, or mentoring programs.
Involvement with community coalitions or other groups focusing on health and wellness.
Knowledge or expertise in one or more target areas such as sexual assault prevention, STD prevention, hazing, mental health promotion, etc.
Active participation in professional organizations.
Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in health education, health promotion, public health, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of work experience in health education, wellness promotion, public health, or in a prevention specialist capacity

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
% of Time: 70
Responsibility / Duty: PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services based on campus needs and priorities.
Collaborate with key stakeholders on and off campus to contribute to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to health for students.
Practice cultural humility and incorporate social justice concepts and principles into health promotion processes.
Research best practices, issues, and model programs related to target areas.
Implement research-based approaches/strategies to promote behavior change among the student population.
Deliver presentations as part of campus activities.
Maintain collaborative relationships with appropriate departments and offices across campus.
Participate in coalition building.
Support related peer health education and leadership programs.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: SUPERVISE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND OTHER STUDENT-BASED ASSISTANCE.

Recruit student employees and volunteers.
Provide training, mentoring, and supervision for student staff.
Oversee the peer health education team.
Contribute to social media platforms and oversee student design of social media content.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE AND LIAISON DUTIES RELATED TO TARGETED AREAS.

Record and report statistical data as required/requested, including collecting and disseminating surveys/survey information.
Attend staff meetings and engage in professional development activities.
Establish relationships and act as a liaison with on- and off-campus resources, such as community service agencies.
Maintain knowledge of community and campus resources and refer students to appropriate campus or community resources.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This is an 100% time, 12-months per year position. Local travel will be required, as well as occasional evenings/weekend hours.

Position requires use of a personal vehicle when performing job duties; proof of insurance and a valid drivers license are required for this position; mileage for use of personal vehicle for completion of job duties will be reimbursed at the approved state rates.

Selected candidate must be able to lift unassisted boxes of promotional materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Salary Information: The salary for this position is $55,000.

Posting Date: 03/08/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 4/18/2024
Screening to Begin: 03/25/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12112

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.