Job Description
-Participates and presents health services and education during orientation events and other events as assigned.
-Assists Senior Health Education Coordinator with mentoring and managing Student Health Ambassadors.
-Collaborates with academic and student affairs to promote programming and health education.
-Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
-Assists with community partners and research in expanding resources and collaborations.
-Assists in the development of marketing strategies.
-Assists in marketing department services, programs and events through social media, bulletin boards, electronic message boards, flyers, university targeted announcements (TA), tabling, etc.
-Department website management and organization.
-Purchase and organize health education swag, giveaways, and supplies while tracking budget needs.
-Assistance with Health Services as needed to support the department.
-Supports Health Services and Health Education needs at El Centro and Carruthers's Center for Inner City Studies in their respective locations as needed.
-Participation in university committees.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree (120 hours) in public, mental, and/or medical health education, social work, psychology, student personnel/affairs, nursing, education or communications.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of experience conducting professional presentations, seminars or closely related programs and/or providing health education.
Note: An applicant with a Master's degree in an area of health education qualifies with one year of professional communications and/or health education experience
Note: Possession of a Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialist certification meets the requirements of #1 and #2 above. (http://www.nchec.org)
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:
-Master’s degree in Public Health or other related degree(s).
-At least one year of professional experience in a Student Affairs unit with programming initiatives.
-Mental Health First Aid Certification.
-3 years of experience in higher education employment.
-Proficient in data analysis using related software (ie, Excel or Tableau).
Experience and knowledge of large- and small-scale event planning with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
-Experience with curriculum development.
-Ability to design, implement, and evaluate health education programs and interventions.
-Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and engage diverse audiences.
-Strong public speaking skills.
-Strong organization and time management skills, and effective problem-solving abilities.
-Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
-Proficient in the Spanish language.
Salary
$22-$38
Links
JR100612 Health Education Coordinator
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Northeastern Illinois University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Molly Filipowicz
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| Phone Number
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7734425223
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| Address
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5555 N Bernard St
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| Comments
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