Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina invites qualified applicants for the following career opportunity:

Position Title:             Wellness Promotion Coordinator

Department:                Student Wellness Center of the Student

                                     Health Services

 Primary Purpose of Job: The Wellness Promotion Coordinator provides leadership for development of a comprehensive and evidence based campus wide wellness and behavioral health prevention program (topics including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, mental health promotion, stress management, sexual health, violence prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep). This person reports to the Director of Student Health Services. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating programs related to the leading health indicators as described in Healthy Campus 2010 and 2020 with emphasis on prevention and lifelong learning (reference: http://www.acha.org/info_resources/hc2010.cfm and http://www.acha.org/Committees_Coalitions_Task_Forces/national_hlth_obj_2010-20.cfm).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, implement, and evaluate theory and evidence based health education/promotion strategies, policies, programs and services
2. Coordinate Wellness Peer Education program derived from evidence based practices
3. Work collaboratively with the Student Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Service, and other campus stakeholders to assess needs and develop health promotion programs
4. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate an undergraduate and/or graduate intern(s)
5. Develop, implement, and evaluate studies within the Wellness Center to evaluate program effectiveness and to implement necessary program standards
6. Coordinate development of grant proposals for behavioral health and wellness related issues
7. Assist Student Health in evaluation activities that:

         Provide baseline and follow up health data

         Identify departmental needs and priorities

         Evaluate the effectiveness of Wellness initiatives, strategies and programs

         Track trends in student health status and behavior

Education, Skills, and Experience Requirements: A Masters degree in Health

Education, Public Health, Health Psychology or other related fields is required; or a Bachelors Degree in Health Education with Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) and at least five years of professional experience. Previous experience in college health including experience managing a comprehensive wellness program along with development and presentation of population-specific health topics related to wellness across the lifespan is preferred.  Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) credential is preferred qualification of candidates with at least a masters degree.

Application Review Date:  A review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to apply: Electronically, send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses to the Search Committee:

c/o Alicia Roberts    robrtsaj@appstate.edu

Wellness Center

Appalachian State University

Materials should be submitted electronically

General Information:  Anticipated starting date is July 2, 2012. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Federal law requires proper documentation of identity and employability prior to final consideration for this position.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the seventeen (17) campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 17,000 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since the rankings first appeared in 1988.

Appalachian State University is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. The university actively promotes diversity among students and employees. The university is committed to its affirmative action plans and seeks to deepen its applicant pools by attracting interest from a diverse group of qualified individuals.

Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact the search committee chair.  Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the universitys receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

http://www.hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/544

The Student Wellness Center offers services promoting health awareness and active lifestyles while taking a holistic approach to wellness.

*Educational programs, presentations, and resources on:

• Nutrition
• Stress
• Sleep
• Sexual health
• General Wellness
• Exercise
• Flu Prevention
• Alcohol and other drugs

*Events

• Health Fairs
• Awareness Weeks
• Peer Theater--Risqu Business, Sex and a 6 Pack
  
• Great American Smoke Out

*Lifestyle change programs

• Stop Smoking
  

• "Get Yosef Healthy"

*Individual Services

• Confidential counseling for alcohol and other drug issues
  
• Brief personalized feedback for alcohol and other drugs (BASICS)
• Counseling/consultations for gambling and other behavorial addictions
• Registered Dietitian
• Resource and information assistance
• 21^st Birthday Card Campaign

*Student Groups

• Wellness Peer Educators
• Student Health Advisory Committee Club (SHAC)