Health Promotion Specialist

Under the leadership of the Director, Alice! Health Promotion, the Health Promotion Specialist assists with the leadership of the team that works to make the campus healthier by connecting students to information and resources, cultivating healthy attitudes and behaviors, and fostering a culture that values and supports a healthy community. The Health Promotion Specialist will develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a variety of health promotion initiatives for the campus community based on sound theory- and evidenced-informed practice of college health promotion.

Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Bachelor’s degree and and/or its equivalent required. Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in college health promotion or closely related field required. Knowledge of health promotion theory and evidence-informed practice, and ability to translate and apply that theory with a university population. Sound understanding of undergraduate and graduate students’ development issues, health needs and interests, and ability to design health promotion initiatives that reflect the social, cultural, political, and economic diversity of student. Excellent and demonstrated public speaking; group facilitation; and writing, editing, and communication skills are required. Specific experience desired in program development, marketing, and evaluation. Must be detailed-oriented, possesses strong organizational and follow-up skills. Knowledgeable in health content areas relevant to college students, including but not limited to: alcohol and other drug use and abuse prevention, fitness, nutrition, eating disorders, relationship development, sexuality, sexual health, sexual assault, and mental health issues. Position requires strong computer skills, including PC literacy in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn technology quickly. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Special Instructions

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or closely related field strongly preferred. CHES or CPH certified or eligible (with intent to become certified). Familiarity with Internet applications and content management systems preferred.

Essential Functions

Coordinate, disseminate, and report on population-based assessments of health status, needs, and assets of students and environmental assessments of campus community health needs and resources. Develop proposals for policy, programs and other interventions, and departmental goals and objectives based on findings.

As part of the Go Ask Alice! health question and answer Internet resource team, read question submissions, research, write, and edit answers as assigned. Contribute to maintenance and testing of future iterations Go Ask Alice! website.

At the direction of the Director, Alice! Health Promotion, develops, coordinates, and evaluates health promotion initiatives of Alice! Health Promotion. Write and submit periodic and annual reports on program progress and outcomes, including developing proposals for enhancements or changes as appropriate.

In coordination with Columbia Health Communications Department, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate community-based health promotion and education initiatives.

Consult with and develop collaborative programs and working relationships with numerous constituencies on campus, including but not limited to Residential Life, Athletics and Physical Education, Columbia University schools and departments, clinical and other Columbia Health staff, and student organizations.

Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate interactive trainings and programs for student groups and university staff on a variety of health- and well-being-related topics.

Respond to inquiries about health information and services from students, staff and faculty, referring, when appropriate, to campus services or community organizations.

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Special Indications

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HIPAA Compliance training required

Participation in Medical Surveillance required

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Standard Posting

Requisition Open Date

04-03-2018

Requisition Close Date

Open Until Filled

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