Health Educator - Harm Reduction Specialist

The Wellness Resource Center provides health promotion and prevention programs and services for undergraduate and graduate/professional students on a large, diverse university campus. Situated within Student Health & Well-Being, the WRC works closely with Counseling Center and Student Health Center professionals to provide a wide range of opportunities for students to assess their well-being, develop effective strategies, and think critically, so they can enjoy thriving well-being. Our staff collaborate with campus partners, student organizations and students to develop and implement effective programs and services.

Summary

The University of Missouri's Wellness Resource Center seeks a motivated, enthusiastic well-being advocate to serve as a health educator, focusing on harm reduction. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing student health and well-being within the university. This multifaceted position serves as a catalyst for creating a healthier, more informed, and supportive campus environment by promoting all aspects of student well-being. A successful candidate will have a passion for well-being, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a desire to help students succeed.

Essential Functions

• Support development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to increase the health and well-being of Mizzou students utilizing national best practice guidelines and contemporary research.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programming, including outreach efforts, workshops, and trainings, focusing on harm reduction for issues including alcohol and other drugs, hazing, and bystander intervention.
• Use current research and best practices to develop and lead hazing prevention education and programming for students across campus.
• Provide supervision to a graduate assistant shared with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
• Provide consultation and training to professional staff within the campus community on health and well-being issues.
• Assist the Mizzou Healthy Community Coalition, comprised of campus and community stakeholders, to develop strategic priorities and environmental strategies aligned with harm reduction.
• Coordinate large programs, events, and trainings.
• Identify innovative projects, marketing campaigns, and communication approaches to create a healthier campus environment.
• Work closely with the Division of Student Affairs Marketing and Communications staff to develop and execute a communication plan for population level harm reduction messaging and outreach opportunities via social media and other avenues.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Accountability and Support, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and other key stakeholders to implement evidence-based interventions for hazing prevention on campus.
• Use relatable, evidence-based approaches to help students navigate their health behaviors and habits to reduce risk and increase positive health outcomes.
• Conduct small group and 1-1 education sessions with students around alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine.
• Offer judgment-free support and accountability to help students reach their well-being goals through well-being coaching.
• Communicate and utilize data to inform partners and programs.
• Work collaboratively with staff of the Wellness Resource Center and Student Health & Well-Being.
• Serve on committees and other task forces as assigned.

Full-time, Flexible scheduling

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department or division. Your core responsibilities will require a total commitment of 40 hours per week, but you will have the freedom to determine your daily start and end times to accommodate your personal needs and preferences, as well as the operational demands of the position. This unique work arrangement allows for a healthy work-life balance while accommodating the specific needs of our students.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Experience working in a college health setting.

Master's degree in health promotion, health education, public health, or a related field.

CHES or MCHES certification.

Excellent written & oral communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

Strong organizational and program management skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Experience designing and implementing best practices prevention strategies.

Demonstrated success coordinating large programs, events, and trainings.

Strong understanding of youth culture and trends.

Experience informing marketing and social media campaigns and initiatives.

Experience with data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of current research related to harm reduction and hazing prevention best practices.

Experience with grant writing and management.

Experience, certification, or training in Motivational Interviewing, Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP), hazing prevention and bystander intervention.

Experience working within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community, Athletics, and other sub-populations of college campuses.

Salary Range: $52,915 - $72,000 per year, paid on a monthly basis.

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Health Educator

Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.